DoD Unveils Long-Term Research and Development for the Battlefield Program
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The U.S. Department of Defense is launching a campaign to help maintain its technological edge on the battlefield for years to come.
The new Long-Range Research and Development Planning Program is designed to identify, develop and field “breakthrough” technologies, especially in robotics, autonomous systems, miniaturization, big data, and advanced manufacturing, including 3-D printing, according to DoD’s top leader.
“This program will look toward the next decade and beyond,” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said. “In the near term, it will invite some of the brightest minds...
