America remains the most innovative nation in the world, so how can the Defense Department spend over $260 billion annually on researching, developing, and buying new weapons, only to have our adversaries outpace us in deploying some of the most advanced systems? The answer lies in our outdated defense contracting process.
The current defense acquisition process was developed in the 20th century and involves multiple stages, from identifying warfighter requirements and budgeting to developing or buying a system. However, each of these stages is riddled with bureaucratic impediments that often take years and have crippled our ability to rapidly develop and adopt new technology.
Simply put, America is at risk because we can’t purchase the right defense equipment at the right time for the right price. It doesn’t grab headlines, but defense contracting and procurement presents…
