Opinion: Why Private Capital Is Essential To U.S. Defense

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The chorus for change in defense acquisition grows louder each day. The new U.S. administration, key members of Congress, potential disruptors and incumbent prime contractors are all calling for improvements in how the nation develops and acquires military capability. However, these ideas and...

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