Fanning pushes for 'real-time' experimentation with capabilities

By Courtney McBride / October 24, 2016 at 2:21 PM
The Army needs to shorten its decision cycle for capabilities development and fielding, particularly relative to potential adversaries, according to the service secretary. During an Oct. 24 event hosted by the Center for a New American Security, Eric Fanning said that shortening the decision cycle has been his "primary focus" since being confirmed in May. He touted the Army’s new Rapid Capabilities Office as a key component of that effort. The RCO, Fanning explained, is "designed to get capabilities fielded...

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