"Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a long, surprisingly uncontroversial speech to industry on Friday detailing how he'd like to work with defense firms big and small going forward. Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Land Warfare Reporter Carley Welch run through the highlights of that speech, including how the Pentagon is reorganizing and reforming its acquisition process. Then, the two talk about an ambitious drone plan for the Army. The service is looking to purchase one million drones in the next two to three years. While not much is known yet about how this is going to work, the acquisition will take place through the SkyFoundry program."
The Department of Defense will reorganize and reform its acquisition process to improve collaboration with defense firms of all sizes. The reorganization aims to streamline procurement, accelerate contracting, and lower barriers for smaller companies to participate in defense programs. The Army plans to acquire one million drones over the next two to three years to expand tactical and operational capabilities. The large-scale unmanned systems purchase will be executed through the SkyFoundry program. Details on procurement mechanisms, timelines, unit types, and integration remain limited, signaling a need for logistics, training, and doctrine adjustments.
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