Pentagon memo signals major acquisition overhaul ahead of Hegseth's speech

By Tony Bertuca / November 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A new draft Pentagon memo obtained by Inside Defense outlines what could become the most far-reaching overhaul of the Defense Department's acquisition system in decades, shifting the entire enterprise toward one overriding goal: getting new capabilities to the field faster. The draft document , which sources note is subject to change, is addressed to senior Pentagon leaders and includes foundational information that could be part of the remarks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to make Friday at National...

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