Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP) Adv Tech Dev

Abstract

INP and LA-Tech investments are typically 4-8 years in duration. They provide a continuance of basic research by maturing technologies from a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 2 or 3 to a TRL of 6. It is intended that prototypes developed within this program, requiring both BA2 and BA3 funding, are demonstrated in a relevant environment to prove the feasibility of the new technological capability. The portfolio is periodically refreshed through the selection of new INPs and LA-Tech investments as existing ones are completed. Successful experimentations and demonstrations are intended to present the Department of the Navy with a programmatic challenge as these new capabilities can lead to the obsolescence of existing capabilities and significant decisions as to the path forward for integrating the new technological capabilities into the warfighting systems of the future. INPs and LA-Tech investments have been collectively grouped into R-2 Activities that include Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, Directed Energy / Electric Weapons, Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare, Cyber and Undersea Warfare. Due to the nature of these projects, starting in FY19, plans have been written with limited details due to information security concerns. Specific information on each project will be provided separately to the Congressional oversight committees.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
3400_0603801N_3_1319_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Quantum
  • Directed Energy

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