Together we can speed up product intro- ductions by embracing a philosophy of collaborative teaming between govern- ment and industry. Working side by side in a joint environment that includes industry as a partner in government concept plan- ning (design, build, test, train, maintain and upgrade), we can establish more real- istic schedules and ensure that programs are subject to fair and open competition.
Our experience working on the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) has proven to be an excellent example of acquisition transformation, a model of this teaming philosophy. Trough the JMR-TD, industry and the government are partnering throughout the early design and development phases and will continue to work in close coop- eration until product delivery. Tose of us on the industry side have been able to participate from the outset at levels that are not typical for this phase of a design competition. Te result is bound to be an improved capability for the end user.
Using advanced tools, Bell Helicopter’s Team Valor has been successful in cre- ating a digital framework that connects all aspects of the program, including engineering, manufacturing and test- ing. We now have one common data source that facilitates a one-stop process for all change reviews between industry and government. All training systems, integrated logistics support products and much more can benefit from a common information source shared by government and industry. Tis proac- tive collaboration at the early phases of development allows us to understand the value of particular requirements and deliverables, and to tailor special require- ments based on the results.
We look forward to learning more from the JMR-TD efforts and accomplishments,
STRAIGHT WING, TILT ROTOR
A wing is lowered onto the fuselage of a Bell V-280 Valor at the Bell facility in Amarillo, Texas. The V-280 is a third-generation, tilt-rotor concept being developed by Bell Helicopter and Lockheed Martin Corp. for the Army’s Future Vertical Lift program. The team developed a digital framework that facilitates a one-stop process for all change reviews between industry and government.
and to continue creating opportunities to use this new collaborative approach between government and industry, lead- ing to shorter decision-making processes and moving programs forward faster.
CONCLUSION Building on existing technologies, indus- try partners have significantly reduced the time it takes to bring new platforms to market while vastly improving the quantity, quality and reliability of the data produced during development. In many cases, technology and innovation are moving faster than the current acqui- sition system can support. And while all parties—government, the services and industry—may have agreed to pursue a new technology, it frequently takes too long to get the final product into the hands of the end user.
As we look to the future, our forces must be more agile and deployed at greater speeds—with more impressive technol- ogy and power than ever. Te military is looking for unique capabilities, and
we view it as our responsibility to equip the warfighter today with the tools of tomorrow.
Working together, we can build smarter, faster and more economically—and we have the data to prove it.
MR. MITCH SNYDER is president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, which he joined in 2004. Previously Bell Helicopter’s executive vice president for military business, he has led a number of the company’s key strategic initiatives, including the V-22 Osprey program. He has more than 30 years’ experience industry,
in the aerospace and defense including
several leadership
positions with Lockheed Martin Corp. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Kansas State University, where he is an Alumni Fellow for the College of Engineering. He has also completed the Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management Executive Course.
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