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Pentagon Needs New Approach To Implement Commercial Technology Acquisition
The Pentagon has been trying to implement acquisition reform for years, but it lacks the people with the right skills to make it happen. The Defense Innovation Unit, which has been at the forefront of commercial technology acquisition, should lead the implementation of this transformation. The unit should train and credential servicemembers in commercial technology acquisition, and provide them with the experience and incentives they need to succeed. This approach may enhance the Pentagon’s ability to adopt commercial technologies and improve its warfighting capabilities. According to War on the Rocks, the Defense Innovation Unit has the experience and expertise to make this happen.