"Every time engineering issues delay a program, the "taxi meter" is still running. That drives up costs, which impacts the number of units that can be purchased. Eventually it reaches a point where it becomes unaffordable, and programs get cancelled."
"Making it quick and affordable to do upfront engineering will reduce the risk of programs becoming slow and unaffordable."
Dr. Robert Neches
Director, Advanced Engineering Initiatives
ODASD(SE)