Military procurement and the Defense Industrial Base have forgotten an old truth: an 85% solution today is typically good enough to get the job done. The solution is a hybrid model, where the government provides a clear demand signal and supports rapid delivery of capabilities that are continuously improved.
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National Security & Defense
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