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EO 14265

Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base

ActiveSigned April 9, 2025
ProcurementGovernmental – Government ContractsAerospace, Defense & Government Services

Summary

This executive order aims to accelerate U.S. defense procurement by reforming acquisition processes with a focus on speed, flexibility, and execution. It mandates a comprehensive review of existing acquisition process, internal regulations, acquisition workforce, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, and major defense acquisition programs.

Agencies Impacted

  • DoD

Timeline

Immediate, 60, 90, 120, 180.

Deliverable

Secretary of Defense shall submit to the President a plan to reform the DoD acquisition processes (60 days); Secretary of Defense shall develop and submit to the President a plan for consideration to reform, right-size, and train the acquisition workforce (120 days).

Legal Challenges

No known legal challenges.