Documents/DARPA2013/1: National Security/1.3: Adaptability

1.3: Adaptability

[Develop] systems that can be readily upgraded and can adapt in real time to changing surroundings and conditions

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Adaptable systems and solutions. Our military engagements of the last 20 years, with a few exceptions, have been fought with systems developed largely for Cold War scenarios. Our Warfighters have adapted for the realities on the ground. Today when we consider future engagements, we can more readily imagine a host of diverse environments and adversaries. In an uncertain world, adaptability is critical. We won't always know exactly what we will need for tomorrow's battle, and our adversaries will change their tactics and technologies over time and in the field. So systems that can be readily upgraded and can adapt in real time to changing surroundings and conditions will play an important role.

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  • Warfighters

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