Military Acquisition and Procurement

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Maintaining a military that is prepared to face uncertain future security challenges often requires the acquisition and procurement of new and technologically advanced equipment, which is a major expense for any nation. For decades, RAND has researched and evaluated military acquisition and procurement activities, providing essential recommendations to allow military decisionmakers to manage costs and streamline the acquisition process more effectively.

Research conducted by: RAND National Security Research Division; RAND Project AIR FORCE; RAND Arroyo Center; RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment; RAND Europe

News Releases (6)

U.S. Military's Role with Petroleum Is to Assure Security — Jun 19, 2012

Energy purchases made by the U.S. Department of Defense do not influence world oil prices, making cutting fuel use the only effective choice to reduce what the Pentagon spends on petroleum fuels.

RAND Issues New Study on Australia's Submarine Design Capabilities and Capacities — Dec 15, 2011

When it comes to designing a new submarine, Australia has considerable expertise, but some gaps still exist.

Military Spending Linked to 18 Percent of Hawaii's Economy — Jun 1, 2011

Up to 18 percent of Hawaii's economy can be linked to spending by the U.S. Department of Defense — an average of $6.5 billion per year during fiscal years 2007-2009. Of that, $4.1 billion was for personnel and $2.4 billion for the purchase of goods and services in Hawaii.

U.S. Department of Defense Faces Obstacles in Meeting Small-Business Contract Goals — Nov 12, 2008

Many of the goods and services purchased by the U.S. Department of Defense are from industries that are often better suited to larger companies rather than smaller ones, complicating efforts to meet goals that about one-fourth of prime-contract dollars be awarded to small businesses.

RAND Study Estimates Multiyear Purchase of F-22A Fighters Would Save Air Force Hundreds of Millions of Dollars — Jun 29, 2007

RAND Study Estimates Multiyear Purchase of F-22A Fighters Would Save Air Force Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, RAND Study Finds.

RAND Study Assesses Whether Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Underrepresented in Federal Contracting — Apr 27, 2007

April 27, 2007 news release: RAND Study Assesses Whether Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Underrepresented in Federal Contracting.

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