Will Pentagon procurement reforms really stick this time?

Published on October 2, 2025
Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy (center right) visited Vast headquarters in Long Beach, California, in September. The company is building a commercial space station. Credit: Vast Space

A mix of executive orders, new contracting approaches and closer ties between defense leaders and investors has some experts believing this latest reform drive may be different from the past.

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