New Defense Acquisition Memorandums Address Industrial Base Reform, Cost Transparency, and Security Cooperation

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Fostering One Strong Industrial Base On 14 September 2026, the Deputy Secretary of War issued Fostering One Strong Industrial Base, directing reforms to make defense acquisition faster, simpler, and more competitive. Key initiatives include greater use of GAAP in place of government-unique Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), streamlined commerciality determinations, expanded use of Other Transactions, modernization of profit and contractor business-system policies, and reduced acquisition requirements that lack a clear statutory or regulatory basis. Many of these reforms require follow-on policies, deviations, or rulemaking.  Supplier Cost and Pricing Transparency On 18 August 2026, the Deputy Secretary of War issued the Supplier Cost and Pricing Transparency memorandum, establishing increased expectations for cost… Read More

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Interim Air Force Requirements Process Guidance Effective Immediately

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The Department of the Air Force has issued the Interim Air Force Guidance for Requirements Process, establishing a new Air Force requirements framework and governance structure pending publication of updated AFPD 10-6, AFI 10-601, and the AF A5/7 Capability Development Guidebooks. This guidance replaces portions of the legacy Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process with a more agile and collaborative capability development approach. The Strategic Change Management (SCM) team is currently reviewing the interim guidance to assess its impact on the Modernization Process Model (MPM). Updates to MPM content will be implemented following completion of the review and validation process to ensure alignment with approved Air Force guidance.… Read More

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Transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs)

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The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) directed the redesignation of all Air Force Program Executive Officers (PEOs) as Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), effective 4 July 2026. This action continues implementation of the Department of the Air Force’s transition to the Warfighting Acquisition System and aligns acquisition authority and accountability at the portfolio level. As part of this transition:

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Modernization Process Model v26.02.06

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The SAF/AQXP Strategic Change Management team updated the Modernization Process Model to version 26.02.06. This version of the model includes two new documents. DoDI 4151.19 Serialized Item Management for Life-Cycle Management and a SAF/AQ Memorandum that renames SAF/AQD and SAF/AQR to SAF/AQT. This version of the model includes updated documents for AFI 63-140 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, DAFI 90-160 Publications and Forms, and DoWI 5025.01 DOW Issuances Program. Please refer to the Document Changes page for a full list of documents. If you have any questions, comments, or recommendations please use the Contact Us page.

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