It is possible to draw some parallels regarding experience of project performance in the US defence acquisition system and that in the UK.
Procurement has historically been performed by the individual services, although in recent years there have been increasing moves towards joint capabilities integration and development.
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council ("JROC") reviews programmes and directs the Functional Capabilities Board ("FCB") assessment of capabilities gaps and proposals. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics ("USD(AT&L)") oversees defence acquisition across the various organisations involved.
Contract support is provided by the Defense Contract Management Agency ("DCMA"), who work directly with suppliers, selecting contractors, writing contracts and monitoring contractors' performance. Logistics support is provided by the Defense Logistics Agency ("DLA").