Agile framework for minimum viable capabilities in traditionally linear engineering acquisition cultures
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Capability acquisitions based on agile methodologies are becoming attractive due to the inherent benefits of the agile philosophies to handle complicated and complex developmental cycles when there are high and growing proportions of software functionality involved.However, in major platform capabilities, there remains significant cultural and procedural attachment to the classic waterfall approach with limited iteration and early experimentation for risk discovery and reward.An acquisition framework was conceptually developed to mature technological solutions from a model to a platform-level capability based on the concepts of minimum viable product.Using workshops with acquisition experts, the framework was improved, refining definitions of key concepts, using digital engineering to structure developmental modelling and simulation, and providing appropriate governance throughout the framework process.A retrospective acquisition is used to illustrate and verify the framework and to encourage acquisition agencies to trial it.Further research is needed to validate the framework across a portfolio of representative acquisitions.
Authors: Boris Kazakevich, Keith F. Joiner
Language: English
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4415619406
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