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War Secretary Slams Pentagon, Unveils Major Reform Plans

11/8/2025

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The War Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's acquisition bureaucracy as Soviet-style central planning that stifles innovation and risks U.S. military readiness.
He signed three memoranda reforming acquisition, streamlining contracting, and boosting manufacturing capacity.
The Army leads these reforms, adopting a 'commercial-first' approach to expedite procurement and increase flexibility in modern warfare.
Senior leaders are transforming the Army's structure to meet contemporary demands.

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The War Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's acquisition bureaucracy as Soviet-style central planning that stifles innovation and risks U.S. military readiness.
He signed three memoranda reforming acquisition, streamlining contracting, and boosting manufacturing capacity.
The Army leads these reforms, adopting a 'commercial-first' approach to expedite procurement and increase flexibility in modern warfare.
Senior leaders are transforming the Army's structure to meet contemporary demands.