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The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images) The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Nominee for key Pentagon R&E post vows to accelerate prototyping, experimentation 

If confirmed, James Caggy would serve as the assistant secretary of defense for mission capabilities.
A C100 drone flies on Fort Hood, Texas, Sept. 17, 2025. The 1st Cavalry Division is currently modernizing its formation with updated drone training as a part of its “Pegasus Charge” transforming in contact initiative. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp)

Army ‘on a path’ to meeting Hegseth’s ambitious drone goals

DefenseScoop interviewed Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Brent Ingraham on the sidelines of the AUSA conference.
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman offers a keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept 24, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Space Force sets sights on major overhaul of how it buys capabilities

“We find ourselves in a generational moment. We have the drive, the political will and the necessity to make lasting changes in how we field combat-credible space…
Tech. Sgt. Alejandra Martinez, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing security manager and executive administration non-commissioned officer-in-charge, reviews policies and procedures at her workstation at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Oct. 18, 2019. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed in October, is intended to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)

DOD to cut back on mandatory cybersecurity training

The changes are to be “implemented expeditiously,” per Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia. In an unprecedented gathering, almost 800 generals, admirals and their senior enlisted leaders have been ordered into one location from around the world on short notice. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Experts react to Hegseth’s Quantico summit: ‘Wrong message, wrong time, wrong audience’

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made controversial speeches at a rare summit of military leaders in Quantico this week.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata tour the Roosevelt Pavilion at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., Aug. 6, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan)

Pentagon leadership directs DOD civilian employee supervisors to expedite removal of underperformers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata issued new directives this week.
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA – SEPTEMBER 30: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia. In an unprecedented gathering, almost 800 generals, admirals and their senior enlisted leaders have been ordered into one location from around the world on short notice. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Hegseth indicates more personnel changes, acquisition reforms lie ahead at DOD

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a “key leaders all-call” meeting with hundreds of generals and admirals summoned from around the world at Marine Corps Base Quantico on…
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