Defense Acquisitions. A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes; Congressional rept

摘要

The Department of Defense (DOD) expects the cost to develop and procure the major weapon systems in its current portfolio to total $1.6 trillion. With increased competition for funding within DOD and across the federal government, effectively managing these acquisitions is critical. Yet DOD programs too often experience poor outcomes like increased costs and delayed fielding of needed capabilities to the warfighter.