The risk-averted nature of the defense acquisition system is making it harder for the military to adopt innovative technologies such as additive manufacturing, adaptive software and advanced propulsion systems, a panel of industry officials said Friday.Revolutionary advancement of defense technology is within reach, but the weapons buying process is ill-suited to develop the tools necessary to grapple with the complexities of today’s threat environment, said James Kenyon, director of advanced programs and technology for Pratt & Whitney [UTX]. "We have…
