Overview

• Stephen Feinberg, nominee for Deputy Secretary of Defense, suggests awarding defense contracts to large manufacturers outside traditional defense firms to boost production and innovation.
• Feinberg emphasizes the need to address supply chain weaknesses and workforce development to meet military demands, including nuclear submarine production.
• The nominee highlights the importance of hypersonic missile development and AI tools to maintain U.S. competitiveness with China in advanced weaponry.
• Feinberg proposes a detailed audit of Pentagon spending to identify inefficiencies and redirect funds toward critical mission areas.
• The Senate confirmed Dan Driscoll as Army Secretary, while hearings for other service secretaries and a new Joint Chiefs chair are ongoing.