Draft memo reveals potentially sweeping Pentagon acquisition reforms

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The Pentagon is preparing a major overhaul of how it acquires weapons, software, and other defense systems. The draft memo pushes faster delivery, fewer review layers, more commercial contracting, and stronger incentives tied to schedule and performance. It also shifts the acquisition model toward portfolio executives, modular open systems, and broader use of multiple vendors. The plan could create new opportunities for defense technology vendors while putting more pressure on traditional primes.

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