DOD

How to Brace for Impact: DOD’s Bold Acquisition Overhaul

By Brenda Crist, April 16, 2025

On April 9, 2025, the President signed a sweeping Executive Order (EO) titled “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base.” This directive is more than a policy tweak—it’s a shift in how the Department of Defense (DOD) acquires technology, engages contractors, and delivers warfighting capability. Here’s what you should know if you’re a government contractor working with DOD.