BLUF
Future capability choices are being shaped by speed, adaptability, modularity, expendability and affordability. Systems designed for rapid development and flexible use may offer stronger, long-term value than bespoke solutions built slowly and at high cost.Learning Outcomes
• Capability Development — The article explains how rapid prototyping and shared design paths can accelerate delivery while managing cost and risk.
• Operational Adaptation — It highlights how evolving concepts of operation drive design trade-offs, particularly in constrained environments.
