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ORLANDO — The Pentagon is taking decisive action to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic oversight in its modeling, simulation, and training portfolios, prioritizing speed and flexibility in delivering capabilities to warfighters. Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey announced the strategic shift during a panel discussion at the 2025 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) here today. “Our acquisition strategy has several initiatives focused on testing and modeling, recognizing the need for modernized testing infrastructure, reducing bloated oversight and increasing the number of actual testers and test capacity,” Duffey stated. The move directly supports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent acquisition overhaul, which emphasizes reducing bureaucratic impediments to enable faster fielding of capabilities.