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The Pentagon Needs to Both Streamline and Rein In Innovation

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The Pentagon Needs to Both Streamline and Rein In Innovation
U.S. Air Force's F-35 fifth-generation fighter aircraft takes off during a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, India, on Feb. 12, 2025. Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images
Mike Fredenburg
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A recent report by the Hudson Institute has identified the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) as a bottleneck to innovation and the ability to quickly respond to emerging threats.

Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.