This Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU) video describes the ‘family’ of PSFD International Agreements (IAs) -- typically referred to as Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding (MOAs/MOUs) -- that are used by the Department of War (DoW) to establish International Cooperative Program (ICP) partnerships with allied/friendly nations. The video:
- Addresses why DoD establishes PSFD IAs with partner nations.
- Discusses the U.S Government/DoW legal and policy basis for PSFD IAs.
- Explores the key aspects of ICP management, financial, procurement and contracting organizational and process approaches used in PSFD IAs.
This video was originally shown during the Office of the Under Secretary of War/Acquisition & Sustainment International Agreement Neighborhood Watch (IANW) Workshop held on January 23, 2026