Army Streamlines Acquisition Structure, Looks to Commercial Vendors

The US Army is overhauling its acquisition process, consolidating general officers and program executive offices, and exploring commercialization of future systems. The Army Secretary, Dan Driscoll, has emphasized the importance of working with smaller, commercial vendors. The service is also setting up a marketplace for drones and counter-drone capabilities. The Army is expected to make significant progress in outfitting drones to units and exploring the use of commercial engines for the M1E3 tank. This article is part of a series by Breaking Defense looking back on the most significant news stories of 2025 and ahead to what 2026 may hold.