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Pentagon Reforms Boost Efficiency in Foreign Military Sales

11/8/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the Pentagon's Foreign Military Sales process to boost efficiency and responsiveness.
Speaking at the National War College, he urged a unified approach across the acquisition cycle from research to delivery to strengthen partnerships and accountability.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Defense Technology Security Administration were realigned to streamline operations after an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to speed defense sales.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the Pentagon's Foreign Military Sales process to boost efficiency and responsiveness.
Speaking at the National War College, he urged a unified approach across the acquisition cycle from research to delivery to strengthen partnerships and accountability.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Defense Technology Security Administration were realigned to streamline operations after an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to speed defense sales.