The Acquisition Research Program (ARP) provides applied research in acquisition sciences, hones the professional education of the next generation of defense acquisition innovators, and forges connections with acquisition thought leaders -- enhancing the operational effectiveness of the U.S. Naval and Joint Forces.

Thanks to all who attended the 21st Annual Acquisition Research Symposium!

The ARP Story

ARP was founded in 2003 to provide an academic home for defense acquisition research.

Meet the Team

ARP is headed by the NPS Chair of Acquisition, one of 9 warfare chairs at NPS.

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