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The Pentagon’s $800 Billion Problem: Why Congress Holds the Key to Defense Innovation
Thursday, 16 April, 2026

Bill Greenwalt argues the Pentagon’s biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s budget rigidity. While civilian agencies enjoy flexible funding, DoD remains stuck in a decades-old PPBE system that limits speed and innovation. Greenwalt explains how Congress must decide whether to modernize or scrap the system entirely, and why new acquisition models like portfolio-based investing can’t succeed without financial agility. The conversation highlights how outdated rules hinder competition with global adversaries and explores real-world examples of flexibility across government. Ultimately, meaningful reform depends on congressional will—and a shift in how defense funding is managed.

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