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Senators press nominee Duffy on acquisition speed, competition and industrial‑base revitalization
Summary
Michael Duffy said that if confirmed he would prioritize accelerating delivery to warfighters, strengthening competition and expanding the defense industrial base; senators repeatedly cited the FORGED Act and asked for immediate use of acquisition flexibilities already on the books.
Senators used Michael Duffy’s nomination for Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment to press for faster acquisition, greater competition and industrial‑base revitalization.
Duffy told the committee he would focus on four goals if confirmed: dramatically accelerate delivery of lethality to warfighters; increase speed, performance and affordability of acquisition; strengthen the defense industrial base by reducing barriers to entry and increasing…
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