What Happened
Defense Department Decisions and Policies Under Scrutiny
The Pentagon is facing significant challenges, including delays in its top new weapons programs, which are 12 years behind schedule, according to a new GAO report. The Defense Department has launched a ‘War Force’ campaign to attract software engineers as part of its strategy to automate and improve government technology. Meanwhile, Taiwan is seeking to bolster its defenses with a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict with China. These developments were reported by various sources, including the Pentagon’s own announcements and statements from officials, as covered by Unknown Source.