The State of Defense Acquisition

DOD acquisition head Frank Kendall launched numerous reforms in an effort to simplify and improve its acquisition of products and services.

At this event, Kendall will unveil highlights from the third annual performance report that charts the progress of these efforts. The report will guide the course of future acquisition reforms long-term investments in areas including cybersecurity, big data, advanced computing, robotics, and other areas defense leaders believe will give the U.S. technological superiority for decades to come.

SERVICE ACQUISITION EXECUTIVES - Panel Discussion

The event will also convene a panel of acquisition heads from the service branch to discuss the current State of Defense Acquisition by branch, and what they see for DOD procurement in the future.

Join us as we explore "The State of Defense Acquisition."

• What has worked? What has changed?
• Is Better Buying Power working?
• How will DOD encourage private sector innovation?
• What are the opportunities private-public collaboration in R&D?
• What is the next move in the outreach to Silicon Valley?