Improving Acquisition
Convening experts and policy makers to discuss the workings of the defense acquisition system, DIIG explores potential reforms to deliver responsive, efficient acquisition in support of future missions
The acquisition system is critical to how DoD functions, yet it is plagued by inefficiencies and organizational obstacles that prevent a more streamlined, cost-effective acquisition process. The most urgent needs of the system shift over time, as demonstrated by the strain the U.S. response to the Russian war in Ukraine put on munition stockpiles. By critically examining key debates surrounding acquisition discussions and analyzing U.S. defense acquisition issue areas with DoD and industry partners, DIIG aims to identify opportunities for improving the acquisition system across all facets of the defense industrial base.
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Current Challenges to the Defense Industrial Base
Event by Cynthia Cook , Frank St. John , Gordon Stein , and Amy Gowder — September 20, 2022

Leveraging Networks in Future Operations: DISA's Changing Role in Battle Networks
Report by Gregory Sanders and Rhys McCormick — January 31, 2022

2021 Defense Acquisition Trends: Topline DoD Trends after a Half Decade of Growth
Critical Questions by Gregory Sanders , Won Joon Jang , and Alexander Holderness — December 2, 2021

Investing Intelligently in Remotely Crewed Systems: Leveraging Capability for Future Conflict
Event by Todd Harrison , Rose Butchart , Dr. Will Roper , and Dr. Rebecca Grant — September 23, 2021

The Army's Next-Generation Combat Vehicle
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter and MG Richard Coffman — March 10, 2021

Implementing Innovation Series: A Perspective from Will Roper, Air Force Acquisition Executive
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter and Will Roper — March 15, 2019

Is Bigger Better? Concentration, Competition, and Defense Contracting Outcomes
Event by Gregory Sanders , Andrew Philip Hunter , Frank Kendall , Barry Lynn , Marjorie Censer , and Pierre Chao — February 11, 2019

Surviving the Defense Industry: New Entrants and Small Business Graduation
Event by Gregory Sanders , Andrew Philip Hunter , Emily Harman , Christian Brose , Tara Murphy Dougherty , and Brennan Grignon — February 1, 2019

National Technology and Industrial Base Integration: How to Overcome Barriers and Capitalize on Cooperation
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , Dr. John "Jerry" McGinn , Mr. Simon Gadd , Mr. Roger Grose , and Mr. Ghislain Chaput — March 9, 2018

Future of Vertical Lift: Forging a New Paradigm
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , H. Eric "Delta" Burke , David Dowling , Keith Flail , Col Robert Freeland , Richard Koucheravy , and Dave Schreck — July 25, 2017
