Highlights from Inside the Pentagon

By Tony Bertuca / August 3, 2017 at 9:49 AM

Here are some must-reads from this week's edition of Inside the Pentagon:

1. The Defense Department, tasked with reorganizing the office that oversees its massive acquisition system, proposes replacing it with a new management structure focused on technological superiority and program efficiency, according to a new report delivered to Congress.

Full story: Pentagon sends Congress plan for major acquisition organization restructure

2. The Defense Department's business operations are far behind the private sector in embracing automation, according to a new study, which recommends the Pentagon initiate a review of automation opportunities within the department.

Full story: New study pushes Pentagon to embrace automated business operations

3. The Pentagon is researching concepts for an "advanced" hypervelocity projectile as part of the Strategic Capabilities Office's initiative to outfit existing artillery systems with the ability to shoot down ballistic missiles.

Full story: Pentagon seeks concepts for 'advanced' hypervelocity projectile

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