“We’re going to be off and running, literally demonstrating these prototypes in a contested environment,” Heidi Shyu, under secretary of defense for research and engineering, said. “So it…can’t just work in a lab. It’s got to work in a real environment. And that’s exactly what we’re focusing on.”
By Jaspreet GillModernizing military simulation with open systems architecture
Best-of-breed common models and architecture enable virtual training and testing with the same data in a cyber-resilient posture.
In 2022, the Pentagon made pushes on AI, JADC2 and several other acronyms, while acquisition of tech came under the microscope.
By Jaspreet Gill “We’re working with all the folks who have capital — could be private capital, could be whoever — to provide the investment,” said Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.
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“So you can have something that the chief wants that will solve the problem, but if you don’t have a way to sell it in a way that the government can buy it – and then the challenge is not, you know, in many cases the buyer isn’t the customer,” James Guerts said. “And so I think where the services are really working hard is to compress that so the buyer and the customer are more closely aligned.”
By Jaspreet Gill
“I think it’s important to understand as long as we have funding, we’re always interested, whoever has a great idea that has a prototype you can bring to the table to demo,” Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, told reporters.
By Jaspreet Gill After lawmakers raised concerns about potential abuse, there was a “Herculean” effort to rewrite the legislation.
By Jaspreet Gill
However the tech-focused small business program proceeds, some lawmakers are calling for change in how SBIR operates, according to documents obtained by Breaking Defense.
By Jaspreet Gill
New Army mounted system won’t play favorites when it comes to C5ISR, EW and A-PNT
The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
“APFIT holds great promise to transform the way the Department procures next generations solutions,” Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said. “This pilot program is well positioned to be a key asset as we continue to work to bridge the valley of death.”
By Jaspreet Gill
Both nations will host annual technology forums, starting later this year, on specific topics. The first will focus on space domain awareness.
By Jaspreet Gill “Understanding the acquisition process and having exposure to the commercial world can help to do a faster pull, rather than just being extremely frustrated by the bureaucracy internally,” Heidi Shyu said.
By Jaspreet Gill
“…[W]hen you have a living and breathing threat, you need to think about the things such as a contested and congested environment,” Maj. Gen. Rob Collins, the service’s program executive officer for command, control, communications-tactical (PEO C3T) said.
By Jaspreet Gill
“[N]ow we’re in a serious tech competition with China and they’re not waiting for our democratic timeframes,” DIU Director Mike Brown said. “[…] There’s a reason the US innovation ecosystem is the envy of the world and we need to make this the envy of the military.”
By Jaspreet Gill
The $130.1 billion research, development, test and evaluation budget represents a 9.5% increase over last year’s levels.
By Jaspreet Gill
For DoD applications, 5G needs high levels of cybersecurity. Stand-alone 5G networks, like the Hughes network, are inherently more secure than older networks where 5G is added onto the existing network,” Rajeev Gopal, vice president, Advanced Programs, told Breaking Defense.
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