Analysis

Ending Innovation Tourism

Rethinking the U.S. Military’s Approach to Emerging Technology Adoption

Melissa Flagg

and Jack Corrigan

July 2021

As dual-use technologies transform the national security landscape, the U.S. Department of Defense has established a variety of offices and programs dedicated to bringing private sector innovation into the military. However, these efforts have largely failed to drive cutting-edge commercial technology into major military platforms and systems. This report examines the shortcomings of the DOD’s current approach to defense innovation and offers recommendations for a more effective strategy.

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