The Navy is planning to establish a new shop to oversee rapid acquisition of high-payoff projects with promise to advance military superiority, particularly those focused on classified fleet needs -- a move that would emulate the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office in order to sharpen focus on technological innovation and expedited fielding. Sean Stackley, the Navy's acquisition executive, told the House Armed Services Committee during a Jan. 7 hearing that the new office will adopt the approach of the Air...
