Defense Technology Development: Management Process Can Be Strengthened for New Technology Transition Programs

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DOD) and Congress both recognize that Defense technology innovations sometimes move too slowly from the lab to the field. Three new programs have been recently created in DOD to help speed and enhance the transition of new technologies. A report accompanying the fiscal year 2003National Defense Authorization Act required GAO to review two of these programsthe Technology Transition Initiative (TTI) and Defense Acquisition Challenge Program (DACP). The first is designed to speed transition of technologies from DOD labs to acquisition programs and the second is designed to introduce cost-saving technologies from inside and outside DOD. We were also asked to review the Quick Reaction Fund, which is focused on rapidly field testing promising new technology prototypes. We assessed the impact the programs had on technology transition and the programs selection, management and oversight, and assessment practices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 17, 2005
Accession Number
AD1174430

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Sullivan

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Agreements
  • Aircrafts
  • Best Practices
  • Commerce
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engines
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Guidance
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Product Development
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.