(OUSD(A&S)) portfolios, summarizing roles of the Strategic, Space & Intelligence division, Platform & Weapons division, Air Platforms & Weapons, Elec## Overview
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) oversees several portfolio offices that manage major defense acquisitions and sustainment activities. Each division is responsible for specific domains of U.S. military capability.
Strategic, Space & Intelligence
- Manages programs relating to nuclear deterrence, missile defense and space systems.
- Oversees the integration of space acquisition and intelligence capabilities to ensure strategic deterrence and national security.
Platform & Weapons
- Oversees acquisition of major platforms (e.g., ships, ground vehicles) and associated weapons systems.
- Ensures coordination across services for modernization of platforms and munitions.
Air Platforms & Weapons
- Manages aircraft and air-launched weapons programs, including fighters, bombers and mobility aircraft.
- Coordinates across services to balance cost, schedule and performance for aviation programs.
Electronic Warfare
- Oversees electronic warfare systems such as sensors, jammers and networks.
- Ensures interoperability and integration of EW capabilities across the services.
Surface Warfare
- Responsible for naval surface warfare systems including integrated combat systems and air/missile defense.
- Coordinates cross-domain surface combat capabilities for the Navy.
Cyber Warfare
- Oversees procurement of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities.
- Ensures alignment with DoD cyber strategy and integration with other domains.
Acquisition and Contracting Policy
- Develops acquisition policy guidance and ensures adherence to federal and DoD regulations.
- Provides contracting policy oversight to foster competition and efficient procurement.
OUSD(A&S) portfolio offices collectively ensure that DoD programs in space, air, maritime, land, and cyber domains are acquired and sustained efficiently while meeting strategic objectives. Understanding these divisions helps identify where key acquisition decisions are made and how programs are prioritized.tronic, Surface & Cyber Warfare portfolios, and the acquisition and contracting policy offices.
