Here’s how a new Army directorate is delivering tech to soldiers in under 180 days
In an interview with Breaking Defense, Col. Christopher Hill, director of the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate, explained how the service’s shift in cultural norms is resulting in delivering tech at speed and at scale.
The proliferation of drone warfare and the rapid pace of technological change necessitate quicker acquisition processes to maintain military advantage.
This initiative demonstrates a critical shift in military procurement, prioritizing speed and adaptability to address modern warfare challenges, especially concerning autonomous systems.
The US Army is actively shortening its acquisition cycles for vital technologies, enabling faster deployment of cutting-edge solutions to soldiers.
- · US Army
- · Defence Tech Startups
- · Soldiers
- · Defence Contractors
- · Traditional Defence Prime Contractors (slow to adapt)
- · Adversaries with rigid defence procurement
The Army will accelerate the deployment of advanced C-UAS and other critical technologies to the battlefield.
This model could be adopted by other branches of the military or allied nations, fostering a broader transformation in defence acquisition.
Increased competition among defence tech companies for rapid prototyping and deployment contracts could spur innovation and lower costs.
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