DOD excels at prototyping. Getting to production is another story.

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The article examines why the Defense Department struggles to move technologies from prototype to production. Speakers at the Defense One Tech Summit said the government has improved at testing innovation but still faces compliance, certification, and program transition barriers. The piece highlights acquisition reform, additional funding, and clearer demand signals as key factors that could help promising software and technology vendors scale. It also notes that companies need authority to operate, classified-handling systems, and other approvals before they can expand into full DOD programs.

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