Representatives from three of the most influential defense industry associations met with Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall last week, the Pentagon has confirmed to InsideDefense.com . "Secretary Carter and Undersecretary Kendall met with reps from a few industry associations last week," a Pentagon spokeswoman said in an email. "The discussion focused on innovation and the need for continued strong collaboration between industry and the department." In an interview with InsideDefense.com , Arnold Punaro, chairman of...