Acquisition Reform Meets Drone Gold Rush Challenge
The Pentagon is poised to face a significant challenge in managing the rapid growth of its drone programs, with a $54 billion budget allocated for the next five years. To address this, the creation of a Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for drones has been proposed, following the success of similar models in other areas. This move may help streamline acquisition processes and ensure the effective development and deployment of unmanned systems. According to Breaking Defense, the DRPM model has already been applied to key areas such as Golden Dome and submarine programs, with promising results.