Rapid Prototyping of Individual Warfighter Systems Focus Area
Abstract
This portfolio will focus on expedited delivery of field ready prototypes to directly support dismounted soldier systems. Projects include capabilities for human assisted operations that increase soldier performance, resiliency, lethality, mobility, energy and power, communications, human-machine decisions making, and situational awareness. These systems will support the Joint Force and Combatant Command priorities, in addition to emerging needs and opportunities as they are identified. Technology development will counter emergent threats to the warfighter both while en-route to and operating within expeditionary environments alongside unified action partners. Prototypes will be delivered to Joint and Service users to evaluate operational capabilities under realistic conditions and against current adversaries or anticipated threats. Potential venues for prototype assessment include assets such as the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program, Thunderstorm integration exercises, and multi-domain demonstration venues across the Department of Defense (DoD). Knowledge and experience gained through those demonstrations will help develop new warfighting concepts and inform requirements and technical feasibility of future acquisition programs. These initial prototype efforts will help reduce the cost of future acquisition programs and stimulate efforts beyond traditional defense industrial base activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 2696ea1c54fbd7dbe38c29e84a65045f