Army Futures Command’s new approach to weapons development may be harmful

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Army Futures Command’s new approach to weapons development may be harmful

On time and on budget — that's really never been the case for new military weapons systems. But it's not that they don't try.

February 5, 2019 8:34 am

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On time and on budget — that’s really never been the case for new military weapons systems, but it’s not that they don’t try. Now auditors say a new approach by the Army Futures Command could make things worse. Jon Ludwigson, acting director for contracting and national security acquisition issues at the Government Accountability Office, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.