Carter, who served under President Barack Obama, tried to push the Defense Department into the technological future.
By Lee Ferran and Valerie Insinna“The DTTI has struggled to maintain momentum in recent years, but this new project may signal a renewed mutual interest in substantial progress for capability benefits,” says Chris Bassler of CSBA.
By Aaron MehtaThe famously hoodie-clad founder of the Defense Digital Service defends his legacy as he prepares to hand over the helm.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.As the Pentagon and the defense industry rush to keep up with the shift to great power competition and the fight for tech workers rushing for Silicon Valley, the idea of technology incubators is catching fire.
By Paul McLearyProject Maven has made huge strides in its first year, but the key is remaining open to updates from whoever has the best idea for new algorithms, and new code, a military leader says.
By Paul McLearyThe push from Capitol Hill follows a year of the Pentagon promising to do more, and do it quickly, when it comes to developing and buying next-generation technologies.
By Paul McLeary- Air Warfare, budget, Congress, Global, Land Warfare, Naval Warfare, Networks / Cyber, Space, Threats
Clash of Strategies: Capability Or Capacity, Today Or Tomorrow?
As the Pentagon finishes its strategic review, the stage is set for another struggle over whether to ready for a high-end war with Russia or China or just manage the current, much lower intensity battles around the world. In military terms it’s a choice between capability and capacity. The outcome will shape the four services…
By Mark Cancian
As Secretary of Defense, Carter set the military on its current course: containing Russia and China with high-tech investments in AI, networks, and long-range weapons.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.