Pentagon is introducing a new solution in the form of a shopping platform inspired by the Amazon model. The new platform aims to streamline the purchasing process and deliver key technologies to soldiers more quickly.
“We will use all the tools at our disposal to acquire new technologies and get them into the hands of soldiers as quickly as possible,” said Gen. Matt Ross, director of Joint Interagency Task Force-401 (JIATF-401), in an interview with The War Zone.
The main goal of the initiative is to reduce the time needed to purchase equipment, which in traditional public procurement procedures can take up to several years. Thanks to the new system, purchasing decisions will be made in just a few weeks. Platform users will gain access to a wide range of drones and anti-drone systems available on the market, along with their detailed technical specifications, which will facilitate the selection of the best-suited equipment for specific operational needs.
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A new approach to the fight against drones
The decision to create such a solution is a response to the growing threat posed by drones over strategic facilities in the United States. Quick adaptation to changing conditions on the modern battlefield, especially in the context of threats related to electronic warfare, has become one of the priorities of the American military.
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A similar solution already exists in Ukraine. The local Brave1 purchasing platform allows military commanders to purchase drones and electronic warfare equipment using allocated funds or points earned from confirmed enemy losses.
