Goldfein advocates for streamlined DOD space acquisition authority

By Courtney Albon / February 3, 2017 at 4:41 PM
The Air Force's top uniformed officer praised House lawmakers on Friday for their focus on improving the Defense Department's space acquisition system and advocated for an "honest discussion" about where buying authority should reside. The Government Accountability Office in July released a report that highlighted the fragmented nature of space acquisition authority and organization within the department and pointed to more than 60 organizations involved in the acquisition process. The House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee held a hearing on...

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