Emerging Capabilities Technology Development

Abstract

ECTD funding supports projects that reduce technology risk for emerging capabilities by advancing proof-of-principle prototypes to support near and mid-term operations. The framework is guided by the ASD(R&E), DASD(EC&P), and the Rapid Reaction Technology Office's science and technology objectives and focus areas. ECTD projects cross functional domains to transition needed capabilities that enhance Warfighter adaptability and resilience. With an emphasis on interagency and joint partnerships, ECTD develops initiatives to produce capability options that anticipate and inform formal joint and interagency requirements and acquisition processes. Individual projects generally span one to three years, typically at a cost of less than $4.000 million, and are demonstrated and released in spirals within the project timeline. The ECTD program focuses on rapid prototyping of emerging technologies in areas that include: electromagnetic spectrum-agile capability options; multi-domain, unmanned autonomous systems; counter-weapons of mass destruction capabilities; and, dismounted soldier systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
P795_0603699D8Z_3_0400_PB_2018

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy

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