Berger urges quicker pace for fielding innovation

By Linda Hersey / June 27, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Speeding the process for fielding new systems and capabilities is critical to warfighting success, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said at a conference Tuesday. The Marines cannot afford the current timeline at which new systems are developed that may take several years of testing prior to deployment, Berger said. The commandant supports the Marines having the ability to “test drive” new platforms, tools and systems after they are introduced and that may be 50% to 70% complete, as defined...

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