By Ann Roosevelt The Army's effort to begin low-rate production to bring new capabilities to infantry brigade combat teams is laudable, but offers "significant challenges" in readiness and reliability, the Pentagon's acquisition chief said. In a Dec. 24 memorandum for the Secretary of the Army, Ashton Carter, Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, said he understands the risks, but is "aware of the importance of fielding integrated networked systems to current warfighters." Therefore, Carter approved low-rate initial production…
Army Held To Tight Guidelines For Future Infantry Equipment
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