Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, emphasized the need for transformation in how the Defense Department delivers integrated capabilities to warfighters.

“The Defense Department must transform how it delivers integrated capabilities to warfighters with speed, scale and operational relevance.”

The Under Secretary’s statement highlights the importance of modernizing the department’s approach to acquiring and delivering innovative capabilities.

Key Challenges

• Delivering capabilities quickly enough to keep pace with emerging threats
• Scaling up production to meet growing demands
• Ensuring operational relevance in the field

The Under Secretary’s testimony underscores the need for a more agile and adaptable approach to capability delivery.

About the Bill

1. The Department of Defense is seeking to deliver innovative capabilities at speed and scale, as outlined in their latest bill
2. Read more about the bill and its implications for the Defense Department’s acquisition strategy: https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4253756/dod-seeks-to-deliver-innovative-capability-at-speed-scale/