Transforming the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Urgently Needed Capabilities to Our Warriors

This memorandum outlines a sweeping transformation of the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System, placing speed, accountability, and operational relevance at the center of all procurement decisions. It highlights structural reforms, new leadership authorities, and an urgent shift toward commercial solutions, modular design, and expanded industrial capacity. The document emphasizes rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, elevating the acquisition workforce, and enabling faster decision-making to maintain military superiority. Together, these changes aim to ensure the U.S. can field critical capabilities at the pace required by modern threats.