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GAO Testimony: Government Procurement Process Must Modernize to Boost Defense Innovation

Opening Statement of GAO Director Shelby Oakley testifying on June 11th, 2025 before the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform regarding how on average, the Department of Defense takes almost 12 years to deliver the first version of a weapon system. That's not nearly fast enough to keep up with emerging threats or deliver innovative technology.
Date: Jun 11, 2025
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Defense Acquisition Reform: Persistent Challenges Require New Iterative Approaches to Delivering Capability with Speed
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