Executive Summary
This document outlines the coordination calls and logistical details for JIFX 26-2, a field experimentation event hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School. JIFX aims to accelerate early-stage technology development for DoD, US government, and allied stakeholders by fostering collaboration and encouraging experimentation without fear of failure. The event, scheduled for February 2026 at Camp Roberts, provides a platform for researchers to test capabilities addressing national and collective security challenges.
Why It Matters
JIFX provides a critical platform for the rapid development and testing of emerging technologies relevant to national and collective security, directly impacting future military capabilities and strategic advantage.
Key Takeaways
- JIFX fosters a unique environment for rapid technological development by encouraging collaboration and embracing failure in experimentation.
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“Other experimentation events say that they encourage collaboration and failure, but JIFX truly means it. Every experimenter is eager to collaborate with others to demonstrate capabilities that have never been seen before. Similarly, the true bleeding edge can be seen live in the making at JIFX because of a lack of fear of failure. Only when failure is encouraged do experimenters truly push the bounds of what is possible in hopes of all kinds of discovery, both good and bad.” -JIFX 2024 Participant
- The primary goal of JIFX is to accelerate early-stage technology development for the DoD, US government, and allied stakeholders to address security challenges.
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Goal: Enable DoD, US government, and allied stakeholders to identify, influence, and accelerate early-stage technology development that address national and collective security challenges.
- Participation in JIFX 26-2 requires prior registration, specific identification for gate access, and adherence to event logistics and safety protocols.
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• Registration is required for all participants • www.nps.edu/web/fx/register • Be sure to scroll all the way through the safety brief! • REAL ID or PASSPORT required at front gate • If Temporary Real ID – bring regular ID/DL as well • If Passport Card – bring regular ID/DL as well • CAC, Military ID, Retired Military ID OK • Valid Vehicle Registration for all cars • Non US Citizens – Register by 5 FEB
Strategic Relevance
JIFX directly supports strategic objectives by accelerating the identification and development of cutting-edge technologies, enhancing military capabilities, and fostering collaboration among defense, government, and academic entities to maintain a technological edge.