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# Today’s Morning News
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### **Innovation is What US Defense Needs**
The future of U.S. defense hinges on a significant cultural shift towards prioritizing innovation, according to senior members of the House Armed Services Committee. The current defense technology acquisition process is seen as slow, costly, and unsustainable, posing threats to national defense and the international rules-based order.
This critique stems from a broader concern that the U.S. military is unprepared for future conflicts, particularly with technologically advanced adversaries like China. The call is for a recalibration in how defense technologies are acquired, pushing for more dynamic, innovative approaches that can keep pace with rapid technological advancements in the global arena.
Efforts to streamline and enhance the acquisition process have resulted in new authorities like Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), aimed at integrating commercial technology more swiftly into military applications. However, there's a recognition that cultural barriers within the Department of Defense (DoD), such as risk aversion and bureaucratic red tape, continue to stifle innovation.
The suggestion is for a more aggressive adoption of commercial standards, quicker prototyping, and a readiness to deploy systems even with less than perfect confidence in their performance. This shift not only aims at technological superiority but also at improving operational efficiency across the board, from logistics to warfighter support.
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