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flag Defense Secretary Hegseth pushed reforms to speed up Pentagon spending and boost small space firms, emphasizing competition and readiness for autonomous systems by 2040.

flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, visiting Colorado space firms on February 23, 2026, criticized Pentagon bureaucracy and large defense contractors, vowing to accelerate procurement and boost competition for small companies. flag He emphasized the need for a diverse industrial base, highlighted by the Pentagon’s $152 billion spending plan, including $500 million for space launch infrastructure and $7.2 billion for space-based sensors. flag Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced reforms to empower acquisition executives with greater authority to speed up production. flag Gen. flag Chance Saltzman stressed preparing for autonomous space systems by 2040, calling for adaptable, deployable solutions over perfection.

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