By Emelie Rutherford The Marine Corps' top equipment buyer predicts a nascent Pentagon policy requiring multiple, competitive prototypes in the early stages of large weapon-system programs will yield more cost and technological stability in future years. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) leader Brig. Gen. Michael Brogan acknowledged the "guys with the green eyeshades"--those trying to keep costs down--are "concerned" about the added research-and-development costs borne by competitive prototyping. Brogan said such worries are "unfortunate," considering the longer-term benefits of having…
Brogan: Competitive Prototyping For Large Acquisition Programs Will Pay Off
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