Air Force thinking of new ways to handle ‘black swan’ events in acquisition

The Air Force has seen its fair share of curveballs when it comes to budget and acquisition. Between inflation, the war in Ukraine, and COVID, the service is trying to ensure the industry supply chains stays solid and that acquisition timelines don’t slip. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione discussed some of those issues with the service’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Major General Cameron Holt.