Thread by @paul_scharre

This article by @Aviation_Intel absolutely *nails it* in diagnosing what's wrong with how DoD builds things & how to fix it. This is much bigger than NGAD.

He's talking about aircraft, but the same problems apply across DoD.

https://twitter.com/Aviation_Intel/status/1308182197405323264

It's not about acquisition reform, or at least not as we normally think of it. This is about a radical transformation in how DoD builds complex systems, a transformation that is long overdue.

@Aviation_Intel:
"we are talking about an ecosystem of networked platforms that will share modular sensors and a common communications architecture here, not a new super fighter"

@Aviation_Intel:
"the old way of doing things is a losing proposition going forward ... By the time the system is fielded, it is already mismatched to the realities of the threats that exist and too much opportunity cost has been spent on it to deem it a worthy investment."

@Aviation_Intel:
"Also, betting everything on one or two fighter designs for air superiority for half a century or more has now become an almost laughable premise."

I could go on quoting it, but you should honestly just go read the article! This perfectly captures the shift DoD needs to make in order to continue to field relevant military capabilities in the decades to come:
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3…