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Michael P. Duffey appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to become undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment in Washington, D.C. March 27, 2025. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Senate confirms Michael Duffey, Trump’s pick for Pentagon acquisition chief

The Senate voted 51-46 on Tuesday to confirm Michael Duffey as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.

4 days ago By Jon Harper

The Pentagon is seen from the air on February 8, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

DOD to review all consulting contracts as it looks to cut those that aren’t ‘essential’ to Trump’s priorities

The instructions for all Pentagon components are laid out in a new memo issued this week.

Feb 20, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III poses for a photo with Defense Innovation Board members at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 17, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Defense Innovation Board calls on DOD to reorganize, launch new undersecretariat

Based on a recent study, the DIB has recommended the establishment of an Undersecretary of Defense for International Industrial Cooperation.

Jul 17, 2024 By Brandi Vincent