May 15, 2025

My DCMA: Col. Ty Christian, DCMA Americas commander

OTTAWA, Canada — Air Force Col. Ty Christian, DCMA International’s Americas commander, is responsible for international acquisition management and oversees defense contracts dispersed across Canada and South America.

May 13, 2025

Engage early, deliver better: International team shares acquisition advantage

WASHINGTON — A small DCMA International team recently briefed senior leaders on how early insight saves time, reduces risk and drives better contract outcomes across the Department of Defense.

Oct. 24, 2024

Forum reinforces US-Japan acquisition cooperation efforts

TOKYO — “This event provided an invaluable opportunity to showcase DCMA’s contributions to maintaining the readiness and resiliency of both U.S. and Japanese forces,” said Navy Cmdr. Thomas Miyano, DCMA Japan’s commander.

Oct. 7, 2024

Partner nations strengthen international cooperation

CAPELLEN, Luxembourg — DCMA recently co-hosted the annual Host Nation Conference with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

July 11, 2024

My DCMA: Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elena Yoshimura, GFR

WIESBADEN, Germany — Elena Yoshimura is a government flight representative assigned to DCMA Europe in Wiesbaden, Germany. She has been with the agency for six months.

July 8, 2024

DCMA Pacific enhances US-Japanese alignment with DOD visit

NAGOYA, Japan — DCMA Pacific team members welcome Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment amidst partnership discussions.

June 17, 2024

DCMA Italy welcomes Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment

CAMERI, Italy — DCMA Italy recently briefed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment regarding their work on MROU at the Cameri F-35 facility.

May 17, 2024

DCMA Pacific hosts Japanese leaders to highlight safety, maintenance protocol

KISARAZU, Japan — Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the U.S. and Japan Status of Forces Agreement, coordinated a visit aimed to help Japanese committee members observe V-22 Osprey maintenance.

April 22, 2024

DCMA International welcomes new commander

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — DCMA International recently welcomed Navy Capt. Bari Jones as its 17th commander.

March 28, 2023

F-35 surpasses 1,000 fuselage milestone

SAMLESBURY, England — DCMA International joined BAE Systems Samlesbury Feb. 7 in celebrating delivery of the 1,000 aft fuselage to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter — an aircraft the U.S. Air Force calls the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter.