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Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition

The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.

12 months ago

Andrew Hunter speaks at a panel discussion on "strengthening alliances and partnerships through defense cooperation" at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on March 16, 2018. Hunter, director of the defense-industrial initiatives group and a senior fellow in the international security program at CSIS, is President Joe Biden's nominee for assistant Air Force secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics. Photo courtesy of CSIS.

Biden to nominate defense industry expert Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition boss

Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

4 questions about innovation with the US Air Force’s vice chief of staff

Gen. Stephen “Seve” Wilson knows innovation can be stifled. But he won't stand by while it happens.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

Here we have the poster child for how not to develop technology

Theoretically it would seem ludicrous to allocate nearly two decades to develop a tech system, considering how rapidly technology evolves. And that brings us to ALIS.

By Jill Aitoro

4 years ago

How the Pentagon’s fear of risk is stifling innovation

Innovation-minded players in the defense world say rigid regulations and a risk-averse culture pose a challenge for Congress.

4 years ago

Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy

Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.

4 years ago