Warfare Innovation Management

The Allied/Coalition Maritime Environment (ACME) program aims to enhance maritime interoperability among allied and coalition forces. It focuses on Information Warfare capabilities such as Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR). The program identifies operational gaps with allies and develops solutions through Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) assessments. Testing occurs in both laboratory and at-sea environments to ensure joint and allied warfighting capabilities are integrated effectively. Additionally, the ACME program seeks to improve data throughput for effective information exchange over tactical networks while addressing emerging coalition interoperability requirements.

The Space & Electronic Warfare Engineering project supports the Navy's objectives by advancing Information Warfare capabilities through advanced manufacturing technology development, cybersecurity architecture creation, and integrated Navy Cybersecurity planning. This project enhances fleet readiness by implementing disruptive technologies like Additive Manufacturing and developing secure Technical Data Packages for digital manufacturing. It also aims to standardize cybersecurity measures across Navy systems to improve resilience against cyber threats. Establishing an Enterprise Architecture is part of this effort to support the design and delivery of integrated C4ISR capabilities.

Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) is designed to explore potential solutions that enhance the Fleet's mission execution capabilities through analytic experimentation activities. These activities include workshops, war-games, and live operational events aimed at addressing priority capability gaps identified by Fleet Commanders. FLEX initiatives align with the Chief of Naval Operations' Navigation Plan and focus on Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). The program leverages Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), unmanned systems, and partner nation integration as enabling capabilities. It supports strategic experimentation efforts that inform procurement decisions and improve warfighting effectiveness.

Trident Warrior is an experimental campaign that facilitates the early delivery of Information Warfare capabilities by integrating innovative technologies into operational environments for evaluation. This initiative coordinates with other military branches and allied forces to ensure joint applicability and interoperability. Trident Warrior focuses on developing supporting doctrine and Concepts of Operation to enhance warfighting effectiveness while addressing identified Naval Capability Gaps. The campaign promotes broad participation by researching advanced technology solutions in collaboration with other services and academic institutions to fill Information Warfare technology gaps.