If the Army heeds industry's emphasis on protecting intellectual property than a dependence on proprietary technology will hamstring FVL’s ability to address evolving threats.
The eight-page summary document essentially defines Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and sets out the ambitious goals for the program, but provides little insight into how the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the military services actually are moving to make it work.
By implementing a design-as-built methodology that digitally connects entire FVL programs throughout the lifecycle, Bell has increased its ability to collaborate in real-time with program partners and the Army to deliver new capabilities faster and more affordably.