DO | The Future of Defense Acquisition

The Army is grappling with resupplying depleted weapon stockpiles while simultaneously replacing decades-old systems with new technology for future conflict. We’ll discuss where the service is now, and what its plans are.

In the ever-evolving landscape of defense innovation, there is a critical need for effective tracking, evaluation, and dissemination of transformative ideas. This session will explore the growing role of data in facilitating connections between those with pressing needs and those with groundbreaking ideas, the balance of security and innovation, and how to maneuver the hurdles posed by current policies that slow down the speed to innovation.

A veteran of DARPA and the Naval Research Lab, Tremper’s new job is advising the Pentagon’s acquisition chief on warfighting technology that could be applied across the military services and combatant commands. We’ll talk about the tech that’s coming online now, and what to expect for the future.

The former Air Force buying chief and Strategic Capabilities Office leader is now running a startup that’s attempting to tie together all the modeling and simulation needed to design a modern system. We’ll discuss the acquisition challenges the Pentagon and companies face as the DOD works to modernize.