Army’s Andrew Evans on scaling modernization across the force

Andrew Evans, Director of Strategy and Transformation in the Office of the G-2 for the U.S. Army, discussed the challenges of modernizing legacy systems while maintaining critical operations. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach that involves risk-taking and reallocating resources from outdated capabilities toward modernization. Evans highlighted the importance of soldier feedback in driving innovation. On balancing innovation and governance, he argued for starting with innovation to drive military utility, then establishing ethical and safe parameters. He compared this to historical innovations such as the car, suggesting that overregulation could hinder progress.