The U.S. defense acquisition system has played a pivotal role in equipping the military with cutting-edge technologies—from Cold War-era innovations to today’s advanced weaponry. Yet, as global threats evolve and technology advances at an unprecedented pace, procurement methods must adapt along with them. This blog explores the ►
Stratolaunch recently announced the successful completion of its second hypersonic flight and recovery of the Talon-A2 vehicle in March 2025. This follows their initial successful hypersonic flight in December 2024, confirming the vehicle’s reusability. During this second flight, the Talon-A2 exceeded Mach 5 for the second time, surpassing the ►
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Summary: Space Systems Command (SSC) is working on expanding data accessibility and enabling interoperability with the Unified Data Library (UDL) through the development of an API Gateway, supporting Space Force operational systems and accelerating ►
The introduction of dual-use technology has been a critical component for developing our nation’s defenses. From AI to microelectronics to resilient space systems, dual-use is changing the landscape for how our military researches and develops new technology.
However, the strict guidelines of traditional government contracting make implementing new technologies ►
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division has achieved a new milestone in its commitment to technological innovation, with the Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) surpassing $3 billion in prototype project awards.
American service members dedicate themselves to protecting our nation, relying ►
In recent months, there has been a renewed sense of support for rapid prototyping to close mission-critical technology gaps, especially when it comes to the utilization of the Other Transaction Authority (OTA). With the Department of Defense (DoD)’s increasing motivation for modernizing our industrial base and reforming acquisition processes, ►
In recent years, innovative procurement methods, specifically Other Transactions Authorities (OTAs), have become the driving force behind some of the most groundbreaking prototypes in defense, pushing the boundaries of science, technology, and engineering.
This shift represents a change in how governments approach problem-solving, using the power of prototyping to de-risk investments ►
February 13, 2024 – Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division has awarded Polarity, Inc, a small business based out of California, an Other Transactions Agreement, for an Output Travelling Wave Tube (OTWT) High Voltage Power Supply Group (HVPS) prototype project. The project was awarded through the NSWC Strategic & ►
February 25, 2025 – Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) has been awarded a multi-million dollar Other Transaction Agreement from the Department of Defense (DoD), through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Office, for the Demonstration of Aero Structures for Hypersonics – Manufacturing Optimization and Testing ►
Every passing year, technology innovations in defense applications grow more sophisticated. In 2025, industry experts predicted a surge in defense technology innovation fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and more.
The future of defense capabilities in the U.S. will depend largely on domestic innovation and trending technologies. ►
