Part 5/9:
Reevaluating Defense Spending and Industry Collaboration
A significant aspect of the modernization effort involves reevaluating defense spending and optimizing supply chains. Historically, the U.S. Army faced criticism for bureaucratic processes, including overly lengthy and complex requirements documents, which stifled innovation. For example, the effort to replace a nearly century-old Colt 1911 pistol initially involved a 300-plus page requirements document, hampering small and medium-sized manufacturers.