Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, and Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answer reporters' questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Sept. 17, 2009. Photo credit Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Molly A. Burgess.Future Weapons Need to be Adaptable, Cost Less -- U.S. Department of Defense
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2009 – Future U.S. military weapons are going to have to be relevant, adaptable and affordable, the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer told defense contractors here today.
Gone are the days of spending millions of dollars on technology and equipment that is all but obsolete by the time it is fielded to troops, Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at the annual Association of the United States Army.
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My Comment: Every defense R&D project (and its procurement) never met its budgetary guidelines. R&D by its nature can never guarantee that real and applicable products will be produced, under budget, and on time.
As I said ... someone is dreaming.