10 septembre 2021 | International, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

Redefining disruption: A plan to upgrade defense innovation

The U.S. military suffers because of antiquated rules and cultural norms for how government works with industry in developing new technologies. This can't continue.

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2021/09/09/redefining-disruption-a-plan-to-upgrade-defense-innovation/

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