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Hands-On Experiment: User experimentation accelerates technology adoption

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26 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The U.S. Department of War is accelerating technology adoption for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense by integrating user experimentation into the acquisition process to ensure equipment meets warfighter needs and is adopted faster. This approach involves early warfighter involvement through experimentation and demonstrations, supported by a dedicated facility called the Foundry, speeding development and preventing resource waste on unsupported capabilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

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You can no longer develop military tech in isolation from end users. Delivering early prototypes to warfighters for direct feedback should be your priority to avoid costly late-stage redesigns and speed adoption.

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