Reed on ‘Belt Tightening.’ Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said last week the potential “belt tightening” of defense spending could provide the Pentagon an opportunity to prioritize around key technology areas and act as a catalyst for shedding older legacy systems. “Belt tightening in any department is always a challenge but it also provides an opportunity to evaluate what is necessary. This budget will present an opportunity to focus on the critical technologies we…
