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Pressing Challenges to U.S. Army Acquisition:  A Conversation with Hon. Douglas R. Bush

March 3, 2023 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

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Please join us for a discussion with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, the Honorable Douglas R. Bush. The conversation will explore challenges to the U.S. defense industrial base and the path toward replenishing domestic stockpiles while continuing to support allies and partners. We will also examine relevant issues of Army acquisition which may include: the munitions industrial base, platform investments, the Army acquisition workforce, and the Army's role in fielding capabilities for the Indo-Pacific.

This event is made possible by general support to the CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group. 

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North America, Defense Industry, Acquisition, and Innovation, Defense and Security, Defense Budget and Acquisition, Defense Strategy and Capabilities, and Technology and Innovation

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Cynthia Cook

Cynthia Cook

Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group and Senior Fellow, International Security Program

The Honorable Douglas Bush

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology

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The Honorable Douglas R. Bush

The Honorable Douglas R. Bush

Mr. Douglas R. Bush was confirmed by the United States Senate as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) on February 9, 2022. He took office on February 11, 2022. In this position, he serves as the Army Acquisition Executive, the Senior Procurement Executive, the Science Advisor to the Secretary of the Army, and the Army’s Senior Research and Development official. His responsibilities include providing oversight for the life cycle management and sustainment of Army weapon systems and equipment from research and development through test and evaluation, acquisition, logistics, fielding, and disposition.