# AFCEA Urges Faster Defense Acquisition

AFCEA International argues that U.S. defense acquisition should accelerate access to commercial technologies—including AI, autonomous systems, semiconductors, and cloud infrastructure—while using continuous testing and evaluation to protect reliability and operational suitability. For contractors serving the Department of War, this points to potential emphasis on commercial solutions and iterative delivery, alongside evidence that systems are robust, scalable, and effective for operators. The article identifies no specific solicitation, award, or procurement contact.

- Companies developing commercial technologies for defense can frame offerings around rapid integration and iterative delivery while demonstrating reliability and operational suitability.
- Contractors should be prepared to substantiate robustness, scalability, and operator-centered performance; these are described as considerations, not as a newly established mandatory requirement.
- The article signals a direction for acquisition reform, but does not announce a policy change or a specific procurement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DOW)

### Sources
- [Disruptive By Design: Speed and Rigor Are Not Enemies | AFCEA International](https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/disruptive-design-speed-and-rigor-are-not-enemies) - AFCEA International