Acquisition Process

The US Pentagon is overhauling its acquisition, production and procurement processes to rebuild the industrial base. This comes after COVID revealed weaknesses in the supply chain and highlighted the need for greater capacity and resilience.

The US Army is undergoing significant changes to its acquisition process, including a new reporting structure and a focus on commercialization. The Army plans to buy commercial engines for the M1E3 tank and set up a marketplace for drones and counter-drone capabilities.