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Secretary Driscoll acknowledged that the defense industry was hampered by regulatory and legislative hurdles, compounded by societal pressures such as divestment movements targeting defense contractors. However, recent leadership, including Secretary Christine Wormuth (initially referenced as Hexath), has taken an aggressive stance—prioritizing soldier lethality over bureaucratic constraints.
One of the key strategies moving forward is forging stronger partnerships with American industries. The Department of the Army has engaged top CEOs and private equity firms to address critical issues, including supply chain efficiencies, cost reductions, and the development of national infrastructure like data centers.