Défense

Marrying new operational concepts with new technologies, ACTDs are aimed at fielding new systems within two to four years. The ACTD is the Department’s approach to capturing and harnessing technology and innovation rapidly for military […]

There are 5 weapons-oriented goals we are working to address: 1st, in the information area, 2nd in the « strike » area, 3rd, to achieve rapid force projection, global reach, 4th, to develop and deploy credible deterrents and, […]

As a result of spending over a year just looking at best business practices, we are now reforming the way in which we do business by working with business. Every day we interact with top […]

To achieve total information superiority, we must incorporate advanced information systems into every weapon we acquire. This information superiority is critical to our survival in an unpredictable and increasingly dangerous world. With access to advanced information and […]

The US has the best led, trained and equipped military force in the world. Since WW II, fielding technologically superior forces has been the cornerstone of our national military strategy allowing our forces to deter, […]

There are more cost reductions to be realized, efficiencies to be achieved, and better technology to be acquired and provided to the war fighter. Reform of the defense acquisition system is, indeed, full speed ahead. […]

Laying the framework for a re-engineered logistics system. One that is better matched to the warfighting concepts of the 21st century will involve reducing our logistics response times; reducing our logistics footprint; and reducing logistics infrastructure. […]

« The new post-Cold War dangers make the task of protecting America’s national security different and in some ways more complex than it was during the Cold War » says Paul G. Kamensky, USD for Acquisition & […]

Succeeding in ending the Cold War has ushered in weeping changes to the DoD. The US no longer faces a long and protracted conflict with a rival superpower. Instead, we must be prepared to fight […]

The FRDCs and UARCs are critically important national assets. They have provided key contributions in the past and will address critical needs now and in the future. Proactive management will ensure the sustainment of these […]