MAY 2025AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialFor decades, the U.S. defense acquisition system has been known for its complexity. It operated within rigid frameworks and lengthy procurement cycles, designed for an era where timeframes stretched over years and stability defined the global order. But that era has passed.In today's environment, where technology advances in months and threats shift in real time, the system that equips America's military is undergoing a critical transformation. Defense leaders are rethinking the very architecture of acquisition, pushing to replace outdated processes with faster, more adaptive approaches. Across every domain--air, land, sea, space, and cyber--the nature of conflict is changing. Traditional procurement timelines can no longer keep pace with adversaries who operate with speed and surprise. In response, the defense sector is embracing agile development, modular platforms, and closer collaboration with the private tech world. It is no longer enough to build better systems. Those systems must be deployable, upgradeable, and mission-ready at unprecedented speed.This shift is not purely operational. It reflects a deeper change in mindset. Acquisition is becoming more strategic, more integrated, and more dependent on intangible assets. Data, software, and intellectual property now carry as much weight as physical equipment. As a result, the metrics of readiness are being redefined. Technology is accelerating the shift. Artificial intelligence is shaping threat analysis and logistics. Predictive analytics is improving supply chain responsiveness. Digital twins and simulations are reducing risk and shortening development cycles. What once took years can now be tested and refined in virtual environments in a matter of weeks.The challenge is no longer whether the system will change, but how quickly and effectively it can do so. In the face of rising global tensions and expanding defense priorities, acquisition leaders must deliver with speed, precision, and vision. They must think across domains, build with flexibility, and plan for futures not yet imagined.In this edition, we spotlight insights from Govini, whose AI-powered decision science platform is helping defense agencies align acquisition strategy with operational needs. We also feature insights from Lance Lau, Director of Training, CommuteAir, and Mark Finger, Manager-AOG Response, Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL], who offer perspectives on readiness, supply chain resilience, and how tech partnerships can shape smarter acquisition outcomes.Let us know your thoughts!Rethinking Acquisition in a New Era of ThreatsJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MAY - 15 - 2025, Vol 07 - Issue 07, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizersSamaelAbner Lawrence*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.com
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