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flag US DoD overhauls software acquisition to speed up tech deployment, adapting to modern warfare needs.

flag The US Department of Defense (DoD) is overhauling its software acquisition process to speed up the development and deployment of software-heavy systems. flag Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the DoD to prioritize a new pathway called the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), which seeks to streamline access for commercial software providers. flag The DoD will use Commercial Solutions Openings and Other Transaction Authorities as default approaches for acquiring software capabilities. flag This shift aims to adapt to modern warfare's reliance on software and to keep pace with commercial technology advancements. flag An implementation plan will be developed within 30 days to ensure swift adoption of these changes.

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