WHAT’S NEW AT DAU
What’s New at Our University News, deployment of new credentials, updated online training, available workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities.
— Transformation Today for Tomorrow’s Warfghting Acquisition Workforce Defense Acquisition University is now the Warfighting Acquisition University. This change is outlined in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s recent publication, Acquisition Transformation Strategy . In the coming weeks, the university’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs will begin introducing a new look, with new branding for its website and published products. Going forward, the new look will reflect our continued commitment to excellence, speed, and supporting the warfighting acquisition workforce and its primary customer the Warfighter.
Courses/Credential Newly Updated Foundational Intellectual Property (IP) Credential
Integrated Product Support Guidance Suite The university can now provide acquisition and sustain - ment workforce members with direct access to 16 key in - tegrated product support guidebooks, which are part of its Revamped Department Integrated Product Support Guid - ance Suite. More information and links to each guide, guide - book, and playlist are available at this website . Stay Informed! Revolutionary FAR Overhaul The university now has a website on the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO). Learn more about the RFO, read current announcements, and ac - cess articles related to the RFO at this website . On Nov. 7, 2025, the university introduced a new tool to help the warfighting acquisition workforce quickly grasp the most significant shifts brought about by the RFO. The RFO Quick Review Challenge delivers a curated selection of over 60 questions in an easy- to-review format that highlights the key shifts in the FAR landscape. (Read more) Contested Logistics— Now a Critical Technology Area The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering recently updated its list of critical technology areas (CTAs). “Contested Logistics Technologies” is now one of six CTAs aimed at “overcoming the challenges of disrupted or denied logistics to ensure seamless resupply and operational continuity in contested environments.” (Read more) • DoW Senior Leader Articles • Articles and Reports • Web Event Recordings • Logistics Blog Posts • Training Courses (Updated to Include Contested Logistics Content)
The university’s intellectual property team has now deployed an updated CACQ 008A Foundational Intellectual Property (IP) Credential . Acquisition professionals who work with IP and Data Rights will gain essential skills for effective acquisition, licensing and management of IP, and Intellectual Property Acquisi - tion and Licensing. (Read more)
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