Comparing the United States DoD and the Israeli Ministry of Defense Acquisition Processes

Abstract

• Recent GAO reports have indicated that the U.S. DOD acquisition of major weapon systems needs improvement in cost and schedule. The DOD’s slow and expensive acquisition strategy can pose a risk with adversaries like China, who are constantly emerging and threatening the United States and its allies. • By comparison, the Israel Defense Force (IDF) must maintain a constant rapid acquisition approach to procure and deliver the most advanced weapons to the operating forces against their constant threat to security. • This Capstone Applied Project Report’s end goal involves identifying strengths of the IDF and providing recommendations acquisition system development procurement, cost-efficiency, delivery, and sustainment that the DOD, can implement.