The Air Force's new acquisition executive is encouraging lawmakers to "take an active interest" in prototyping as a means of maturing and fielding new capabilities faster. Will Roper told lawmakers during a March 7 House Armed Services Committee hearing that prototyping, when done right, isn't just about demonstrating specific capabilities, but about having a larger impact on the way the military adopts new technology. "What I'm looking to use prototyping for over the next few years is to not just...
