As the Department of the Navy continues to bring innovative capabilities to its fleet, a significant challenge remains鈥攁ccelerating the acquisition and integration of cutting-edge technologies. Rapid transformation is more important than ever in today鈥檚 world, where joint interoperability is essential to meet future challenges. One of the most critical areas requiring faster modernization is C4ISR鈥攖he ability to use command, control, communications, and computers to empower intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
At the Conference in San Diego, Navy leaders and experts from across the defense industry explored this year鈥檚 theme: 鈥淎re we committing to new capabilities rapidly enough to meet future challenges?鈥 As the pace of technological advances increases, fast-tracking the deployment of new technologies and solutions without disrupting mission execution becomes an urgent priority. Here are some ways to further that goal.