GAO: DOD Weapons Acquisition Continues to Face Delays

The Department of Defense (DOD) plans to spend more than $2.4 trillion on its most expensive weapon systems, but many of those programs continue to take longer to deliver capabilities and rely on immature technologies, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released July 2. In its annual assessment of DOD weapons programs, GAO found persistent schedule delays across major defense acquisition programs, shortcomings in the department’s rapid acquisition pathways, and work