Is the Defense Acquisition System Postured to Solve National Defense Strategy Operational Problems

The authors propose that U.S. Department of Defense leaders manage the acquisition of weapons and other systems according to their potential to develop and produce capabilities that solve operational problems outlined in the 2018 National Defense Strategy, discuss why this perspective is warranted, and suggest steps that the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment could take if it wishes to pursue this approach.