Lockheed CEO Pitches Pentagon on Subscription Software - USNI News
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A parallel acquisition system – buying needed apps by monthly or yearly subscription to meet changing mission requirements – could improve deterrence by complicating an enemy’s war planning, Lockheed Martin’s top executive suggested Wednesday. Jim Taiclet, Lockheed’s CEO, said the idea behind this approach is similar to allowing a customer to buy a 5G phone […]

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  • rtxn@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    1 year ago

    (missile voice) I'm sorry, pilot, but your subscription has expired. I am locking the countermeasure system. By the way, there is a missile inbound, please contact your commanding officer for instructions on how to upgrade to our new premium plan.

    • bifurcatedbeard@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      1 year ago

      “Pop up ads are annoying. Especially when you’re flying through enemy territory with no view of instrumentation or outside. That’s why we are proud to announce our first ever premium ad-free experience. Revolutionary pricing for what you need. Because you matter. “

      Followed by 4 minutes of Taco Bell commercials and at least 7 “moderate-to-severe” solutions to ask your doctor about.