Warfighters may experience some frustration as well as exhilaration in the network-centric environment. Today's multinational exploration of emerging technologies has uncovered some new challenges that military forces face as they push the envelope on new capabilities. More than a decade of systematically examining technical interoperability issues has led to smoother execution of the technology demonstration and maturation process and realistic expectations on the part of both industry and the military. Since the late 1980s, the Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (JWID) has been the premiere platform for companies to display solutions for the armed forces. In response to a changing world, the event has evolved during the past several years. Initially, the services sought technologies that showed potential. Later, they were interested in capabilities that were mature enough to be pursued then inserted into the field. During this decade, the two goals have merged, producing a focus on solutions that address current and emerging challenges.
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