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Still Early Days But DoD Taking Positive Steps To Improve Acquisition, Lynn Says Ahead Of Exit

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

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Still Early Days But DoD Taking Positive Steps To Improve Acquisition, Lynn Says Ahead Of Exit

William Lynn, Chairman and CEO of Leonardo DRS. (Photo: Leonardo DRS)

The Defense Department so far is moving in the right direction to changing its approach to acquisition but success will depend on sustained management and oversight by senior leadership, outgoing Leonardo DRS [DRS] Chairman and CEO Bill Lynn said earlier this month. House and Senate defense authorizing committees did their part this year creating authorities for acquisition reform included in the recently-signed fiscal year 2026 defense policy bill that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew on for his recent directive to…

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