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Defense Procurement Spending: Investing in Military Capability

Defense procurement, the acquisition of equipment, platforms, and systems for military use, represents one of the most challenging aspects of government spending. Large procurement projects routinely experience cost overruns, schedule delays, and capability shortfalls that generate political controversy and operational consequences.