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New Leadership Role Aims To Streamline RAS Development And Acquisition
The Navy is creating a new office to oversee the development and acquisition of robotic and autonomous systems, amid a broader shakeup of its RAS leadership. Chris Miller will lead the new Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, which aims to streamline RAS capabilities across the Navy and Marine Corps. The move is part of a broader effort to accelerate the development and acquisition of RAS capabilities, as directed by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao. The Navy announced the establishment of the new office on Wednesday, as reported by Breaking Defense.