Esper can — and must — lead bold reform at the Pentagon

Defense News: For the past year, I’ve talked a lot about the National Defense Strategy and what it means for our national security policy. I’ve been clear that the commission report is my blueprint — what I am using to guide the Senate Armed Services Committee as we focus on repairing readiness and aligning the services for the new era of strategic competition with China and Russia.

But to catch up with China and Russia — and to stay competitive in the future — the Pentagon must reform, even as it rebuilds, by setting clear priorities and modernizing the way it does business.

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