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OVERVIEW
TTO Mission
- The Tactical Technology Office engages in high-risk, high-payoff advanced technology development of military systems, emphasizing the "system" and "subsystem" approach to the development of Aerospace Systems and Tactical Multipliers.
TTO Goals
- Create highly capable systems that enable "order of magnitude" improvement in military capabilities.
- Avoid technological surprise in areas of TTO emphasis.
- Efficiently manage and transition existing programs.
TTO Strategy
- Understand and address critical deficiencies in crucial mission areas including:
- Early Engagement
- Seamless Joint Operations
- Situational Awareness
- Global Surveillance
- Develop, demonstrate, and transition advanced technologies and concepts for effective, survivable, and affordable military systems.
- Institute modern materials, design, and manufacturing techniques that enable low-cost production of world class military systems.
TTO Thrust Areas
- Directed Energy Systems
- Precision Strike
- Space Operations
- Unmanned Systems
- Air/Space/Land/Sea Platforms
The Tactical Technology Office is one of the five technical offices in DARPA
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