What Happened
New Procurement Approach Inspired by Ukrainian Innovation
The US Army has officially opened up its testing ranges to private industry, allowing companies to test their interceptor missiles and potentially accelerating the acquisition process. This new approach, inspired by Ukraine’s innovative procurement mechanisms, aims to break down barriers and provide ‘concierge access’ to testing ranges. According to Breaking Defense, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll stated that the old approach was no longer sufficient, and the Army is trying to match the speed of the commercial sector. The program requires companies to pay for their own R&D and testing, and a contract will be awarded if the military is impressed with the results. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.