Executive Order 14265: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base

Executive Order 14265 launches a sweeping reform of the U.S. defense acquisition system, aiming to deliver cutting-edge capabilities to the military with greater speed and flexibility. The order prioritizes the use of innovative acquisition authorities, such as commercial solutions and rapid procurement pathways, while cutting outdated regulations and streamlining internal processes. It also calls for a full review of major defense acquisition programs and a plan to restructure the acquisition workforce with performance-based metrics and field training teams. These reforms seek to revitalize the defense industrial base and ensure readiness for future conflicts.