This perpetual oscillation between conventional and asymmetric warfare presents technical and operational challenges to operators that requires mental agility, lateral thinking and an understanding of how new technologies can be applied in the battlefield to enable victory.
Launched in 2021, Army’s MakerSpace program has sought to equip soldiers with the technical and creative skills to anticipate and solve the challenges that future warfare scenarios may require.
With the stated aim to “…improve the cognitive ability of Army Personnel through creativity and non-traditional ways of thinking, coupled with the delivery of ‘Maker skills‘ within the MakerSpace site/facility,”[1] MakerSpaces are equipped to enable experimentation and creativity by users, with equipment including:
- CNC Laser cutter & engravers
- 3D printing
- …
