On November 11, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Arnold Punaro was quoted in an Air & Space Forces Magazine article entitled “The Pentagon Wants to Buy Weapons Faster. What Will It Cost?” where he discussed acquisition reform. Punaro noted that while expanding competition in weapons procurement will require substantial upfront investment, it will ultimately drive down costs and strengthen long-term competitiveness.

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