Defense industry advocates look to protect legacy companies from high-tech disruptors

By Tony Bertuca / February 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Leaders from some of the largest defense industry associations told lawmakers today that Congress should reform the Pentagon's labyrinthine acquisition system in favor of all military contractors, not just new-entrant technology companies angling to disrupt the status quo. Speaking today before the House Armed Services Committee, David Norquist, head of the National Defense Industrial Association who previously served as deputy defense secretary and Pentagon comptroller in the first Trump administration, said Congress should take care to be mindful of “traditional”...

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