PacFleet is rushing to create new capabilities, operating concepts

HONOLULU—Speed. Persistence. Capabilities “designed and built to enable operations inside the weapons engagement zone.” The commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet wants it all. And he wants it now. “Let’s continue to strengthen our rapid acquisition strategy. Put our best technology in the hands of our service members as soon as possible, and continue to outpace the competition,” Adm. Stephen Koehler told an audience of defense industry representatives and troop