Navy Acquisition: Industry Day Focuses on New Rapid Capabilities Office

The U.S. Navy is hosting an industry day on December 9-10 in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia to brief defense contractors, venture capital firms, and private investors on its newly established Naval Rapid Capabilities Office. The RCO, led by Vice Admiral Seiko Okano, consolidates the Navy’s expedited acquisition efforts under a single accountable organization designed to deliver urgent maritime solutions within three years. The event marks a significant shift in how the Navy engages with industry partners to accelerate capability development and maintain U.S. maritime supremacy amid broader Pentagon acquisition reforms.