Army Secretary Demands Modern Technology for Soldiers
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll pledged to adopt a Silicon Valley-like approach to weapons and tech development and procurement at the AUSA Conference.
"No one can predict the next war, but we cannot wait — we cannot f------ wait to innovate until Americans are dying on the battlefield,"
Driscoll emphasized the need for innovation, stating that soldiers should have access to technology as good as what they use at home. He expressed his distaste for the service's slow acquisition system, highlighting the importance of acting now to enable soldiers.
- Driscoll spoke at the opening ceremony of the AUSA convention in Washington.
- The annual Association of the U.S. Army convention aims to drive innovation and change in the Army.
Author's summary: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll demands modern tech for soldiers.