Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in Contracts to Reallocate Funds for Military Readiness

Pete Hegseth Is Gutting Pentagon Programs to Reduce Civilian Casualties

The defense secretary’s focus on “lethality” could mean “wanton killing and wholesale destruction and disregard for law,” one Pentagon official said.

Slashing And burning The Waste At DOD - Armed Forces Press

For decades we frittered around the margins - real changes are now happening Secretary Hegseth made a big announcement at DOD on cutting $5.1B of superfluous contracts. I worked this area closely when I was in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The more “help” we had from contracts like this, the slower we moved. I know some who are being personally affected by these cuts. Some of them are right minded, superstars. I feel bad for these ind…

Hegseth memo to cut IT contracts lacks clarity, contradicts Pentagon downsizing plans

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new memo ordering the termination of several IT services contracts lacks clarity, provides vague instructions and unrealistic deadlines, and contradicts previously issued guidance that seeks to reshape the defense civilian workforce, according to a nonpartisan watchdog group. In an April 10 memo, Hegseth said he plans to cut several IT services contracts that, he argues, can be handled by the department’s civilia…

Pentagon seeks feedback on how to structure $48B tech research recompete

The Defense Department specifically wants industry input on the future contract's setup, and how it could widen the scope for one area of work.

Pentagon cuts $5.1 billion in 'wasteful spending' in new wave of DOGE cuts

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon is cutting $5.1 billion in Department of Defense contracts.

Pentagon slashes $5.1 billion in contracts with Accenture, Booz Allen, and Deloitte

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has cut $5.1 billion in defense contracts for consulting and nonessential services. The move targets redundant agreements, with plans to shift much of the work to in-house personnel.Read Entire Article