The Trump administration issued three executive orders aimed at accelerating defense procurement and revitalizing the defense industrial base, addressing bipartisan concerns over competition with China. The Aerospace Industries Association lauded these orders, calling for the elimination of 50 regulations hindering weapons acquisition, which they deemed harmful to national security. AIA President Eric Fanning asserted that current regulations slow acquisition, increase barriers, and inject risk. He advocated for 'smart risk' in the procurement process to enhance speed and agility in delivering innovative capabilities to the warfighter.
The Trump administration issued three executive orders aimed at accelerating defense procurement and revitalizing the defense industrial base, receiving bipartisan support due to concerns about competition with China.
The Aerospace Industries Association praised the executive orders, urging the elimination of burdensome regulations in weapons acquisition to enhance national security and allow for faster technological advancement.
AIA President Eric Fanning highlighted that existing rules slow the acquisition process, increase barriers to entry, and inject risk into the defense industrial base, advocating for a flexible acquisition system.
Fanning emphasized the need for 'smart risk' in procurement, noting the longstanding trend of eliminating risk has compromised speed and agility in delivering capabilities to the warfighter.
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