Directed Energy Outlook: Preparing for Full Deployment

In this exclusive Q&A, Harry Sinsheimer, Deputy Director, Joint Directed Energy Transition Office (DE JTO), answers the following questions:

• What DE priorities will/should take precedence in 2019 and 2020?
• How can we best prepare to move out of development and onto deployment?
• What are the largest challenges today in integrating HELs?
• Tentatively, what are your suggestions for key objectives/priorities for the next 2-5 years?
• As a speaker at the upcoming 4th Annual Directed Energy Systems Summit, what is one message you hope attendees will take away from your presentation?