Space acquisition review calls for cutting red tape, empowering acquisition chief
The Defense Business Board study, however, recommends against folding the NRO and MDA into the Space Force.
Army moving ERCA, LTAMDS from rapid prototyping to major capability acquisition
The Army decided to transition ERCA after DoD denied providing the service with a wavier to keep the program under the rapid prototyping umbrella, GAO said.
Rapid updates, flexible authorities key for modern combat, says Army acquisition chief
Assistant Secretary Doug Bush defended the controversial Middle-Tier Acquisition process and said he wanted to use the streamlined Software Pathway more, arguing speed is life on constantly evolving battlefields.
‘Unclear’ reporting guidance, ‘inaccurate’ data hamper Mid-Tier Acquisition oversight: GAO
The watchdog report in particular hones in on concerns about a lack of transparency in service and Pentagon component MTA programs.
Oversight or overkill? DoD faces new congressional order to detail Mid-Tier Acquisitions
While lawmakers worry over lack of oversight, MITRE's Pete Modigliani tells Breaking Defense, "The Middle Tier of Acquisition pathway is one of DoD’s most valuable tools to rapidly deliver capabilities ... to deter China’s threat."