DOD Plans to Acquire Cutting-Edge Weapons: Will They Arrive On-Budget and On-Time?
Description
DOD is again working to reform its acquisition processes to help deliver innovative weapons rapidly. But in this year's annual report, we found DOD struggled to fully enact existing reforms to achieve speed.
• Key decisions are delayed for some of the costliest weapon programs--raising questions about how realistic their schedules are
• Consistently following leading practices for product development could speed it up
Some programs began on a rapid acquisition pathway with tech that requires more time to develop--slowing on-time delivery of needed weapons. Our recommendation addresses this.
DOD's weapon systems acquisition is on our High Risk List.
• Key decisions are delayed for some of the costliest weapon programs--raising questions about how realistic their schedules are
• Consistently following leading practices for product development could speed it up
Some programs began on a rapid acquisition pathway with tech that requires more time to develop--slowing on-time delivery of needed weapons. Our recommendation addresses this.
DOD's weapon systems acquisition is on our High Risk List.