In conversation with Dr Alexander Miller on the future of scalable technology acquisition
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In this latest conversation, Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian speaks with Dr. Alexander Miller, Senior Advisor for S&T and CTO to the Chief of Staff, US Army, to highlight key topics from technology acquisition, to scalability and lessons from Ukraine, ahead of Apex 2025.
“America’s strength in the military is going to be investing in the inflection points of lots of other technologies, and turning those inflection points into dual-use technologies” Dr. Alexander Miller.
Dr Miller discusses the concept of fleeting advantage, highlighting the importance of adapting our acquisition processes to deliver capabilities at scale. He also explores the technologies that will likely have the most significant impact on future warfare.
He emphasizes the potential of leveraging our industrial and manufacturing base to produce high-end but cost-effective capabilities, while also acknowledging the role of allied and partner scientific and technological resources.
Finally, Dr Miller discusses the valuable lessons that can be learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and their broader applicability.
Source: Defense and Aerospace Report
APEX | April 23-24 2025
A brand-new defense event, Apex, is attempting to meet these challenges head-on by bringing together top-tier industry leaders, decision-makers, innovators, and new and emerging technology providers. Attendees will be able to engage directly with defense officials and key decision-makers who are actively seeking operational technologies for immediate deployment in the field through interactive panels, demonstrations, group working sessions, and intimate workshops. Participants get a front-row seat to the latest ideas and innovations designed to address current threats.
