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Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War, and Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, wait as U.S. President Donald Trump is due to address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on October 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Hegseth’s acquisition overhaul seeks to spur major shifts for foreign military sales

"Transforming requirements and acquisition alone is not enough," the Pentagon chief said in a speech to industry on Friday.

2 days ago By Brandi Vincent

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 10: Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) arrives to a caucus meeting with House Republicans on Capitol Hill May 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Inside the congressional Foreign Arms Sales Task Force’s effort to spearhead reform

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., shared new details on the team's approach during an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop this week.

Jul 24, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

A US flag flies near the dome of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, February 25, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Congress’ new Foreign Arms Sales Task Force eyes disruptive reforms

The task force hosted its first closed-door meeting this week.

Apr 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Pentagon shaking up FMS regime to improve transfer of critical tech to allies and partners

The move came on the heels of a “Tiger Team” review that highlighted a number of shortcomings and systemic challenges with the current setup.

Jun 13, 2023 By Jon Harper