2. Technology and Innovation
Naval Aviation will aggressively pursue the application of advanced technology
and innovative operational concepts, ensuring the deployment of an affordable,
effective force in this era of unpredictable threats. It will:
Build on proven,
existing capabilities, and maintain an environment that supports innovation.
Partner with industry
to leverage the use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf technology / Non-Developmental
Item (COTS/NDI) systems.
Anticipate exploitation
of our emerging technologies by our adversaries.
Use technology
as a force multiplier and as a means of reducing costs and improving the
effectiveness of all Naval Aviation disciplines, including: Modeling
and Simulation (M&S), Information Management, and Life Cycle Management.
GOAL 2-1: Technology Exploration
Pursue a robust Science & Technology (S&T) program supporting near-
and long-term Naval Aviation
requirements.
GOAL 2-2: Technology Transition Opportunity
Identify transition opportunities to rapidly move new technology into deployable
systems for both manned and unmanned platforms.
GOAL 2-3: Investment Priorities
Ensure development
priorities and supporting technology insertion roadmaps reflect "true"
warfighting requirements.
GOAL 2-4: Industry Partnership
Effectively couple world-class commercial technology to Naval Aviation
acquisition programs.
GOAL 2-5: Affordable Technology
Apply technology to reduce life-cycle ownership costs of Naval Aviation
systems.
GOAL 2-6: Implementation/Transition
Technology
Ensure training and support systems are in place to accommodate new technology's
Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
GOAL 2-7: Foster and Reward Technology Innovation
Foster an environment that encourages creativity and rewards innovation.
GOAL 2-8: Technology Exploitation
Minimize the effects of reverse technology exploitation by our adversaries.
