Defense Acquisition University
Defense and Space ManufacturingVirginia, United States501-1000 Employees
Warfighting Acquisition University, formerly Defense Acquisition University, operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector and is based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. It concentrates on training and developing the defense acquisition workforce to equip them for calculated risk-taking and the accelerated delivery of critical capabilities. Its primary audience comprises defense acquisition professionals and other Department of Defense personnel seeking formal training in acquisition practices. The institution pursues program development and cross-agency collaboration to deliver relevant training, including courses accessible to DoD personnel with common access cards. It has partnered with agencies such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency to host webinars, illustrating a collaborative approach within the defense community. In 2025 it launched a new CMMC training course to support the implementation of cybersecurity maturity requirements.