The Navy is establishing a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office (NRCO) intended to accelerate the development and fielding of new systems to meet urgent operational needs, according to an Aug. 19 memo from Navy Secretary John Phelan, obtained by Inside Defense . With this new office, the Navy aims to consolidate development efforts under a single entity responsible for identifying and fielding multidomain capabilities within a three-year timeline using established development processes, acquisition pathways and contracting authorities. The NRCO will absorb...
