Space Force Acquisition Reform Takes Shape Amid Ongoing Debate

Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, acting space acquisition executive at the Department of the Air Force, said the Space Force is nearing the end of its acquisition reform plans. The service aims to clean up its portfolio management structure, but acknowledges that there will be ‘seams’ in the organization. Purdy expressed confidence that the service can meet the Defense Secretary’s rapid timelines for action, but noted that funding flexibility will be a key challenge.