Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin DoD wants to pay more attention to weapon sustainment, seeing successes in new acquisition polices

DoD wants to pay more attention to weapon sustainment, seeing successes in new acquisition polices

Published: May 24, 2021, 2:25 p.m.

Sustainment accounts for 70% of a military weapon\u2019s lifecycle cost. The Defense Department says it can do a better job of planning to control those costs, and make sure products last longer in the field. DoD is expected to issue new procurement guidance on the matter. Federal News Network\u2019s Scott Maucione joined the Federal Drive to go over the details.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices