What Happened
Revamping Program Management To Deliver Capability Faster
The Air Force and Space Force are pursuing acquisition reform to improve the delivery speed of next-generation systems, with senior leaders recognizing the need for change. The services spend over $113.8 billion annually on these programs, yet they often arrive late and over budget. Program managers play a crucial role in determining the success of these programs, and improving their training with industry standards like the Project Management Professional certification may be a key factor in achieving reform. This was discussed in an article by Breaking Defense.