This presentation will provide the audience with an understanding of recent changes to how experimentation will be executed in FY27 in order to bridge the gap on collaborative experimentation with industry partners. The goal is to rapidly answer Army operational needs for incorporation into Army modernization, ensuring the Army of 2030 and beyond maintains a technological advantage in Signal, APNT, Cyber, and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW). The intent of this presentation is to build on our partnership with industry to foster a unified vision that propels revolutionary breakthroughs and allows the Army to leverage cutting-edge private sector innovations. And answers; "How does industry participate in Army Experimentations" and "How the Cyber-FCD informs Industry of our Requirements".
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the recent strategic changes to Army collaborative experimentation execution for FY27 designed to bridge the gap with industry partners.
- Assess the Army's critical operational needs and modernization goals required to maintain technological dominance in Signal, APNT, Cyber, and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW).
- Identify specific pathways and processes for industry professionals to actively participate in and contribute to Army Experimentation initiatives.
- Describe the mechanisms used by the Cyber-FCD to effectively inform industry of capability requirements and Science & Technology (S&T) priorities.
- Formulate strategies to align private sector innovations with the unified vision of Army modernization to deliver cutting-edge technological breakthroughs.