Proof-of-Principle Prototyping
Abstract
This project focuses on cost-effective, limited duration efforts to design, develop, and deliver prototypes of cutting-edge land, sea, undersea, air, and space systems. This effort seeks to rapidly develop and demonstrate asymmetric capabilities that can help maintain the U.S. competitive advantage. The project provides an affordable venue to innovate new capabilities and increase speed to market through proof-of-principle and virtual prototyping. These 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 the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program, Thunderstorm integration exercises, and multi-domain demonstration venues across the Department of Defense (DoD). Knowledge and experience gained through these demonstrations will help develop new warfighting concepts and inform requirements and technical feasibility of future acquisition programs. Development of advanced prototypes will involve partnerships with industry, academia, and non-traditional DoD partners. Advanced rapid prototyping provides a mechanism to maintain a competitive advantage, impose asymmetric strategic costs on potential adversaries, and explore innovative, technology-enabled military capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 5634497f455bff93b9a2c07cc2443587