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June 29, 2010
Innovative work being done here in the US and across the pond. The usual suspect to be sure, but this could have far reaching implications in computing, simulation and modeling, biotech, and even energy. I’m certainly happy to see folks like BBN and HRL in the center of this.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/schrodingers-contracts-us-explores-q...
Posted by Jason Rottenberg on June 29, 2010.
June 28, 2010
This is a great start, and I hope it is successful. To do so, it will require a change in mindset, both in the Pentagon and within the defense contracting community. No realistic person expects the DOD (or any government agency) to be as efficient as the private sector. However, changes in process or policy that enable the public sector productivity improvements to track those in the private sector could have a huge effect on cost and outcomes.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4689341&c=POL&s=TOP
Posted by Jason Rottenberg on June 28, 2010.
June 3, 2010
An interesting update on a subject often reviewed within the S&T community. We are hoping for a repeat of the GaAs experience instead of InP. Some of these programs have made good progress, but they’re likely short of the metrics required for large-scale adoption on the commercial scale. Look for innovation here to combine with commercial innovation for solutions beyond the niche …
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/gan-darpas-3pronged-rd-strategy-0654/
Posted by Jason Rottenberg on June 3, 2010.
June 3, 2010
Proof point for sure … the DOD is interested in all thing green! The Cleantech community needs to recognize the tremendous contribution made by the DOD … and that it is the largest energy user in the US!
Posted by Jason Rottenberg on June 3, 2010.
March 31, 2010
Anything to accelerate programs and improve the outcome would be good. Not sure I like the specific choice of program – WIN-T Increment 2. Whenever this is fielded, I’d hate to compare it with the most advanced commercial systems. No one wants the soldiers to prefer using their iPhone …
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4563107&c=POL&s=TOP
Posted by Jason Rottenberg on March 31, 2010.
