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Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) is sponsored by Department of Defense (Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))). A pilot program that prioritizes small and non-traditional businesses to move mature warfighting technologies, including counter-UAS, into production.
It helps bridge the gap between development and production for innovative technologies critical to warfighters.
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Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) is funded by Department of Defense (Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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