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flag Defense Secretary Hegseth overhauls Pentagon procurement to prioritize speed and deployment over cost and perfection.

flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a sweeping overhaul of the Pentagon’s weapons procurement process, shifting focus from cost and technological perfection to speed and rapid deployment. flag Speaking at the National War College, Hegseth said the military will operate on a wartime footing, prioritizing quick delivery of functional systems over lengthy development cycles. flag The change aims to streamline acquisition, reduce bureaucratic delays, and improve readiness amid evolving global threats, drawing lessons from Ukraine’s effective use of mass-produced drones. flag While specific details were not provided, the new approach emphasizes practical, modular solutions that can be rapidly fielded.

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