Defense acquisition, exports, and shipbuilding figure in trio of new executive orders

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Trump orders sweeping audit of over-budget Pentagon programs * WorldNetDaily * by Wallace White, Daily Caller News Foundation

'America must deliver state‐of‐the‐art capabilities at speed and scale'

Trump Signs Executive Order Reviewing Pentagon’s Weapons Acquisition Process - Any Project More Than 15 Percent Over Budget or Behind Schedule May Face Cancellation

In a significant move, Trump has signed an executive order aimed at overhauling the Pentagon's weapons acquisition process, signaling potential shifts in defense strategy and procurement practices.

Trump Orders Sweeping Overhaul Of Defense Acquisition System, Aims For "Lethal Warfighting Capabilities"

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating a comprehensive reform of the U.S. defense acquisition system, citing years of “misplaced priorities and poor management.” The order aims to accelerate defense procurement and revitalize the defense industrial base, prioritizing speed, flexibility, and innovation. The executive order, released Wednesday, emphasizes the need for the U.S. […] Trump Orders Sweeping Overhaul Of Defense A…

Defense acquisition, exports, and shipbuilding figure in trio of new executive orders

White House orders up plans and proposals for reducing costs and stimulating industrial base.

10 U.S. Code § 4819 - Modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base