Reform-minded lawmakers eye Duffey's growing to-do list as DOD's new acquisition boss

By Tony Bertuca / July 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Michael Duffey, the Pentagon's new acquisition chief, was reminded by lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee today of the many matters that require his attention, including a major defense program review, controversial "right to repair" policies, the perennial task of reforming the military's bureaucratic procurement system as well as the need to be more transparent with Congress. The wide-ranging hearing, Duffey’s first since being confirmed last month, gave committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) the opportunity to tout acquisition reform...

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