Outpacing China: Expediting the Fielding of Innovation

Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 11:00 | Rayburn 2118
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 11:00 AM
Location: Rayburn 2118

Purpose: The committee will meet to receive testimony on Department of Defense’s programs and initiatives to accelerate innovative technologies, solutions, and capabilities from the research and development enterprise to the warfighter.


Witnesses: 

The Honorable William LaPlante

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment

Department of Defense

The Honorable Heidi Shyu

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Department of Defense

Mr. Doug Beck

Director of the Defense Innovation Unit

Department of Defense

Meeting Documents:

The Honorable William LaPlante Opening Statement

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment

Department of Defense

The Honorable Heidi Shyu Opening Statement

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Department of Defense

Mr. Doug Beck Opening Statement

Director of the Defense Innovation Unit

Department of Defense