Readout of Under Secretary of Defense Dr. William LaPlante's Visit to New York City

Department of Defense Spokesperson Jeff Jurgensen provided the following readout: Under Secretary of Defense of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William LaPlante traveled to New York City on March 5, 2024 to meet with a range of private capital firms and senior financial sector officials to discuss participation in the defense market and opportunities for collaboration. At a roundtable discussion with venture capital stakeholders, Dr. LaPlante highlighted DoD's emphasis on open systems architectures and entry points they enable for the integration of new technologies and new entrants. The conversation further explored the importance of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, l...