Quick Reaction Prototypes to Support DoD Modernization Priorities
Abstract
This effort provides quick wins through rapidly fielded prototypes to address current or emerging threats and leverage new opportunities. Funded prototypes will provide capabilities critical to the National Defense Strategy and DoD’s modernization priorities. Example technology areas include fully networked command, control, and communications; space; autonomy; hypersonics; microelectronics; cyber; quantum science; directed energy; and machine learning systems. Projects under consideration include countermeasures to monitor and, as needed, gain access to, or operate within, geographical areas that have been strategically denied; prototypes that leverage machine learning to provide advanced indications and warning (I&W); and, ad hoc sensors networks for reliable communications and collaboratively networked electronic effects. These prototypes will be delivered to joint Service users to evaluate operational capabilities and inform requirements and technical feasibility of future acquisition programs. Potential venues for prototype assessment include the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program, Thunderstorm integration exercises, and multi-domain demonstration venues across the DoD. Demonstration of advanced prototypes will involve partnerships with the Services, industry, academia, and non-traditional DoD partners.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- bba41cb166270c21c9ed7ce4e72c115a