MONTEREY, Calif. — May 2026 — Husmann Technologies, LLC announced today that its research has been selected for inclusion in the official proceedings of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 23rd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit, themed “Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities,” to be held May 6–7, 2026.
The symposium, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School’s Acquisition Research Program, is a leading forum for advancing research and dialogue on defense acquisition, innovation, and capability development. The 2026 event received an exceptional response and based on the quality and relevance of its submission, Husmann Technologies was invited to contribute its paper, “A Review of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Defense Innovation Navigation Assistant (DINA) and Its Impact on the Navy’s Innovation Adoption Strategy,” for inclusion, making the selection a notable recognition of the work’s impact and rigor.
The paper examines the Defense Innovation Navigation Assistant (DINA) and its role in supporting more effective innovation adoption within the U.S. Navy. The research explores how structured navigation tools can help bridge gaps between emerging technologies, operational needs, and acquisition pathways—an increasingly important challenge as the Department of Defense seeks to accelerate capability delivery while maintaining discipline and accountability.
“Husmann Technologies is honored to have this research recognized by the Naval Postgraduate School and included in the symposium proceedings,” said Darrin Husmann, Founder of Husmann Technologies. “The Acquisition Research Symposium plays an important role in shaping how innovation, acquisition, and operational realities intersect, and we value the opportunity to contribute to that ongoing dialogue.”
Inclusion in the symposium proceedings reflects Husmann Technologies’ broader engagement with defense innovation, research, and experimentation communities, and reinforces the company’s commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based approaches to accelerating capability adoption in high-consequence environments.
About Husmann Technologies, LLC
Husmann Technologies is a defense-focused technology company developing AI-enabled platforms for operational insight, decision support, and predictive maintenance across complex industrial, maritime, and aerospace systems. The company specializes in multi-modal sensing, intelligent analytics, and systems integration to support readiness, resilience, and informed decision-making across defense and commercial domains.
About the NPS Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit
The Naval Postgraduate School’s Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to advance research and practical insights related to defense acquisition and innovation. The event supports the Department of Defense’s efforts to improve acquisition outcomes, accelerate capability delivery, and strengthen the connection between research, policy, and practice.