ART - Evolutionary Acquisition: An Analysis of Defense Procurement & Recommendations for Expanded Use 2004

The document discusses two defense procurement programs, the Global Hawk and the B-2 Radar Modernization Program (RMP). The Global Hawk program emphasizes the importance of risk management and involves everyone from the working level to the management level. The program utilizes seamless verification in testing the UAV. The B-2 RMP aims to modify the B-2 radar system to operate in a different portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The program follows an evolutionary acquisition approach and is on a tight schedule to deliver the necessary capability. The practitioners are still in a learning mode regarding evolutionary acquisition, and there is a lack of understanding of the concept. However, there are opportunities for growth in the future, as stipulated by the guidance set forth in a 4 June 02 memo from the leaders.