Biden Orders Defense Acquisition Overhaul
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President Biden issued an executive order to modernize the defense acquisition system, aiming to accelerate procurement and revitalize the defense industrial base. The order mandates a 60-day plan to reform acquisition processes, prioritizing commercial solutions and streamlining procedures. A 120-day plan is also required to reform and train the acquisition workforce, focusing on incentivizing innovation and risk-taking. The order includes a review of major defense acquisition programs, potentially canceling those significantly behind schedule or over budget. This overhaul seeks to enhance the speed and flexibility of military capabilities.
President Biden issued an executive order to modernize the defense acquisition system, aiming to accelerate procurement and revitalize the defense industrial base. The order mandates a 60-day plan to reform acquisition processes, prioritizing commercial solutions and streamlining procedures. A 120-day plan is also required to reform and train the acquisition workforce, focusing on incentivizing innovation and risk-taking. The order includes a review of major defense acquisition programs, potentially canceling those significantly behind schedule or over budget. This overhaul seeks to enhance the speed and flexibility of military capabilities.
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