# Frid Enterprises Inc. ## Posts - [Next-Gen OODA Loop](https://fridonline.com/next-gen-ooda-loop/): The traditional OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), developed in the 1960’s by the US, was adopted and remains doctrine in the Canadian military since the mid 1990’s. However, with the modern advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the OODA Loop is evolving in scope. This evolution is being fostered not only by AI-augmentation but also by evolving approaches to warfare in the form of networked concepts of engagement, primarily Kill Webs, Hyperwar, “Super OODA Loops”., and “Human-Machine Teaming”.  While the traditional OODA loop focused on a human pilot’s cognitive speed, modern warfare requires decisions faster and better than human-only cognition […] - [China just proved it can cripple Western militaries in days.](https://fridonline.com/china-just-proved-it-can-cripple-western-militaries-in-days/): Inside the Global Struggle Over Rare Earths source: Venetia Rainey, The Telegraph date originally published: 20 October 2025 5:37pm BST Here’s a sobering reality: China could bring Western militaries to its knees — without firing a single shot. The weapon? Rare earth minerals. These hidden elements power everything from fighter jets and submarines to missiles and drones. If Beijing pulled the plug tomorrow, Western stockpiles would run dry within weeks — and rebuilding them wouldn’t be easy. Now, with China tightening export controls and [with regard to the USA] Trump hitting back with 100% tariffs, the global standoff is escalating […] - [Integrated Air and Missile Defence](https://fridonline.com/integrated-air-and-missile-defence/): Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) refers to a comprehensive system designed to protect against a wide range of airborne threats, including aircraft, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and other aerial objects. It involves the coordination of multiple defense components—such as radar systems, interceptor missiles, command and control systems, and sensors—across different layers of defense (e.g., low, medium, and high altitude). The goal of IAMD is to ensure a unified defense against threats that may come from various directions, speeds, and altitudes, making it difficult for adversaries to overwhelm the defense system. Key features of IAMD include: 1.Detection and Tracking: Advanced […] - [What is Enterprise Architecture?](https://fridonline.com/what-is-enterprise-architecture/): Click here to see a full scale model of the EA Concept of Operations (CONOPS) The ultimate outcome of Enterprise Architecture (EA) is to provide both a discipline and a program that delivers a graphical point-in-time blueprint of an organization (which is constructed over time) to to act as the baseline for any transformation, which in turn increases management’s Decision Advantage. EA provides a “graphical” view of an organization’s strategies, structures, behaviours, relationships, processes, information, technologies, security, privacy and policies. If you DON’T utilize an architecture across your organizations, then you only have three approaches to any complex transformation: Tear […] - [ISTAR in Military Operations](https://fridonline.com/istar-in-military-operations/): ISTAR, which stands for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, is a crucial process in military operations. It involves integrating the intelligence process with surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance tasks to enhance a commander’s situational awareness and decision-making capabilities to achieve Decision Advantage. ISTAR transforms information from various sensors into actionable knowledge, which can then be used to direct specific effectors for specific target acquisition and maximum results. ISTAR consists of advanced technologies and processes that connects multiple battlefield functions to support a combat force in effectively utilizing sensors and managing the information they gather. Information is constantly being collected […] - [Enterprise Architecture: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow](https://fridonline.com/enterprise-architecture-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/): The Outcomes of Enterprise Architecture: The ultimate outcome of Enterprise Architecture (EA) is to provide both a discipline and a program that creates a graphical blueprint of an organization (built over time) to enhance management’s ability to achieve increased Decision Advantage. EA provides a “graphical” view of an organization’s strategy, structures, behaviours, relationships, processes, information, technologies, security, privacy and policies. EA helps align desired outcomes to objectives, and objectives to capabilities. EA then deconstructs each capability (like cracking open an egg) into it’s constituent parts (people, process, info, apps, tech, security). EA is then used to graphically describe the current […] - [Latest Updates on the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) and ISO/IEC Standards](https://fridonline.com/latest-updates-on-the-unified-architecture-framework-uaf-and-iso-iec-standards/): Unified Architecture Framework (ISO/IEC 19540-1:2022, ISO/IEC 19540-2:2022) The Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) is a comprehensive framework developed by the Object Management Group (OMG) that provides a standardized approach to modeling and designing complex systems. It offers a set of concepts, viewpoints, and models that enable organizations to effectively capture and communicate their organizational and systems architecture. The UAF has gained significant traction in the industry due to its flexibility, scalability, and ability to support a wide range of system domains. It has been widely adopted in sectors such as defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and healthcare, among others. The Object Management Group […] ## Pages - [Blog](https://fridonline.com/blog/) - [Home](https://fridonline.com/): Enterprise Architecture Frid Enterprises Inc. has been providing Enterprise Architecture services to the Government of Canada since 2002. Formerly from Microsoft, we cover the spectrum of Strategic, Business, Information, Application, Technology, and Security architectures. We also help setup EA programs including Architecture Governance, Processes, Deliverables and Measurement. Cinema-quality 3D Animated Architectures. We offer clients an optional method of communicating complex transformation design ideas to help inform and satisfy any selection of stakeholders involved in defining and evaluating architectural design requirements. Industry Certifications: Certified in DoDAF, DNDAF, TOGAF, and UAF frameworks, as well as Qualiware, Sparx, and Magicdraw tools Specializations: 1. […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)