US Department of Defense's Comparative Technology Office Industry Meeting

The Australian Department of Defence is hosting the U.S. Department of Defense’s Comparative Technology Office (CTO) at the Land Forces industry exposition in Adelaide from 4 to 6 September and in Sydney on 7 September.

The CTO will meet with Australian defence industry to assess capabilities for consideration in the Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) program.

This program seeks out world leading technologies which will enhance military capabilities and provide long-term value to the Australian – U.S. alliance.

The CTO will consider both mature fielded technology (TRL 8-9) and technology ready for testing in an operational environment (TRL 6-7).