The U.S. must rapidly scale production of existing weapon systems to levels that were unthinkable just a few years ago—while simultaneously driving breakthrough innovation that could render many of those same systems obsolete. Can the acquisition system deliver both speed and disruption—while maintaining an edge over China and its allies?
This session explores how the Department of War balances legacy production with transformative investments in new technology—and what it takes to deliver both without breaking the acquisition system. We'll examine how to:
- Prioritize resources across legacy systems and emerging capabilities
- Adapt acquisition pathways to enable parallel production and disruption
- Anticipate risks tied to industrial base capacity and technology maturity
- Incentivize innovation while maintaining reliable delivery at scale
Whether you are an acquisition professional or industry partner, this session will help you understand how the DoW assesses tradeoffs and executes under competing priorities.