Navy Stands up PAEs Aviation, Munitions, Mission Systems

Navy unveils three new PAEs for aviation, mission systems, munitions

“The establishment of these PAEs today will accelerate acquisition efforts in three key portfolios,” said Jason Potter, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy for research and development.

Navy stands up PAEs Aviation, Munitions, Mission Systems

The Navy has established three new Portfolio Acquisition Executive offices for Aviation, Mission Systems and Munitions and named interim officials to lead procurement and fielding efforts for these capabilities, the service announced today. The move brings the Navy’s PAE count to nine as the service continues restructuring its acquisition architecture under a Pentagon-wide overhaul. According to the announcement, Naval Air Systems Commander Vice…

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Navy Advances Acquisition Reform Strategy: Appoints Three New Portfolio Acquisition Executives

From the Department of the Navy Office of Information, May 11, 2026  WASHINGTON – The Department of the Navy today announced the establishment of three additional Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) organizations: PAE Aviation, PAE Mission Systems and PAE Munitions. With these directives, the Navy continues foundational acquisition reforms focused on accelerating delivery of capability to the fleet.  “The needs of the warfighter demand that ou…

Navy Establishes Aviation, Mission Systems, Munitions PAEs

Navy launches three new acquisition portfolio organizations Reforms aim to speed capability delivery and reduce oversight silos New structure expands focus on mission integration and munitions production The Department of the Navy has advanced its acquisition reform effort with the creation of three new portfolio acquisition executive organizations focused on aviation, mission systems and munitions. The Navy said Monday the new organizations — P…

Navy Establishes Three More PAEs For Aviation, Mission Systems, Munitions

The Navy on Monday announced it established three more Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) in another step towards acquisition reform and reorganization: Aviation, Mission Systems, and Munitions. “The needs of the […]