What Happened
New Directorate Revolutionizes Acquisition Speed For Tactical Edge
The US Army’s Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) has been delivering tech to soldiers at unprecedented speeds, with some contracts awarded and delivered in under 180 days. The directorate, established late last summer, focuses on getting capabilities with a technology readiness level of seven or above into the hands of warfighters as quickly as possible. According to Col. Christopher Hill, the G-TEAD has awarded several contracts, including two other transaction agreements for counter-drone systems, and is set to announce another for ground autonomy. The G-TEAD’s approach has been successful, with the American-made Merops counter-drone system being delivered to warfighters in Ukraine in just 148 days. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.