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Navy Continues Its Innovation Push With Awards Program, Idea-Collection Contests

Navy Continues Its Innovation Push With Awards Program, Idea-Collection Contests

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Lt. j.g. Rob McClenning answers questions from panel members about his new product pitch at the March 2016 Innovation Jam hosted aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Innovation Jam showcase pioneering concepts and rapid solutions to the fleet by SSC Pacific, the Athena Project, Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation and the Hatch. US Navy photo.

Lt. j.g. Rob McClenning answers questions from panel members about his new product pitch at the March 2016 Innovation Jam hosted aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Innovation Jam showcase pioneering concepts and rapid solutions to the fleet by SSC Pacific, the Athena Project, Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation and the Hatch. US Navy photo.

THE PENTAGON – The Navy continues to rely on its sailors at all levels for innovative ideas that will help the service operate better, faster, and for less money, the deputy under secretary of the Navy for management told USNI News. Read More →

Navy to Explore Virtual Training, Prototyping Opportunities as Part of Innovation Drive

Navy to Explore Virtual Training, Prototyping Opportunities as Part of Innovation Drive

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1st Lt. M. Joel Wagaman, project manager at Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager Training Systems, demonstrates the use of the Advanced Gunnery Training System—a simulation-based system that provides Marine crews gunnery and tactical training for the M1A1 Main Battle Tank and Light Armored Vehicle. US Marine Corps photo.

1st Lt. M. Joel Wagaman, project manager at Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager Training Systems, demonstrates the use of the Advanced Gunnery Training System—a simulation-based system that provides Marine crews gunnery and tactical training for the M1A1 Main Battle Tank and Light Armored Vehicle. US Marine Corps photo.

The Navy will explore the use of virtual environments for training, modeling, prototyping and more in the latest step of its innovation drive. Read More →