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Congress needs introspection for PPBE Reform to work, for DoD to innovate at scale

April 8, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

There are several ways in which Congress is a major impediment to an improved defense investment process. First, congressional committees are loath to shed their ability […]

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Space Force acquisition reorg moves in the right direction

March 8, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

Following a 90-day review, the head of Space Systems Command Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein proposed a new structure built around five program executive offices: Assured Access […]

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Why does DoD often take 10-15 years to deliver “big juicy targets”?

December 14, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

DoD still operates with enterprise processes and management practices designed around programs from 60 years ago. These program-centric constraints drive longer timelines, fewer quantities, and […]

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Will the MQ-9 follow the digital century-series pattern?

March 13, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

The Air Force is looking for a replacement to the stalwart MQ-9 Reaper and intends to explore options ranging from commercial drones built by emerging tech […]

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