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Civilian Staffing Shortages Threaten Defense Modernization Efforts
The Pentagon’s acquisition reforms are facing significant challenges due to a thinned civilian workforce, which may be further exacerbated by a potential budget surge. The department’s efforts to modernize its acquisition processes are being hindered by staffing shortages, which could impact the effectiveness of its reforms. The situation was reported by SpaceNews, highlighting the need for the Pentagon to address its workforce challenges in order to successfully implement its acquisition reforms.