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Accelerating Acquisition Demands Rigorous Operational Standards
The US Department of Defense is accelerating its acquisition of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capabilities, but this rapid pace demands a more rigorous operational standard for determining readiness. According to Major General Karl Horst, a retired US Army Major General, the Department needs to establish a disciplined standard based on operational evidence, warfighter validation, and lifecycle adaptability. This standard would ensure that counter-UAS systems can deliver the required operational effect under realistic conditions. The article was first reported by The Defense Post.