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Michael D. Griffin: The way to get from experiments into procurement of real live weapons systems is to say that is what we are going to do…

On the recordApril 17, 2018
The way to get from experiments into procurement of real live weapons systems is to say that is what we are going to do, appoint people to run those programs, and hold them accountable for delivery.
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Michael D. Griffin
Wisconsin

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Griffin outlines a strategy for transitioning from R&D to procurement.

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