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Kendall Concerned Congress Will Mandate Open Systems In All Programs

Kendall Concerned Congress Will Mandate Open Systems In All Programs
F-35 developer Lockheed Martin is part of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) trade group. Photo: Air Force

The Defense Department’s acquisition czar is concerned lawmakers will pass a law requiring all future weapons programs to feature open systems.Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) Frank Kendall on Tuesday called the push for open systems in most programs as unrealistic, adding that anyone who has built a “highly-integrated, dense” design knows that. Congress, apparently, does not, he said.“We’re looking for flexibility,” Kendall told a National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) event in downtown Washington. “Hopefully, we’ll…

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