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The future of war? Cheaper, faster tech
Mar 6, 2025
General Randy George, the Army's chief of staff, shares insights on the Army's 'Transformation in Contact' program aimed at revolutionizing warfare. He discusses efforts to equip soldiers with affordable, off-the-shelf technology to counter budget cuts and enhance efficiency. The conversation delves into the integration of drones and mobile tech while exploring the necessity for collaboration between military personnel and tech developers. George also emphasizes the challenges of aligning military operations with fast-evolving innovations like AI and robotics.
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- The Army's Transformation in Contact program emphasizes utilizing affordable technology and modular systems to rapidly adapt to modern warfare demands.
- Insights from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine influence the Army's strategies to integrate innovations and enhance combat effectiveness in diverse environments.
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Embracing Modern Warfare with Transformation in Contact
The Army's Transformation in Contact program focuses on adapting to modern warfare by utilizing affordable technology rather than relying on expensive, long-term contracts. Three brigades are currently implementing this initiative, which includes deploying equipment like drones and adapting command and control systems to modern devices like tablets. By observing real conditions in diverse environments, from the Pacific to Germany, the program aims to enhance the Army's operational speed and efficiency. This bottom-up innovation approach encourages soldiers to collaborate directly with technology developers to refine their equipment and tactics swiftly.
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