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During a visit to SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the defense industry for being “risk-averse.” He argued that the current system makes it too difficult for new contractors to secure business with the Pentagon, advocating for a more innovative approach.
Conversely, Hegseth offered “fulsome praise” for Elon Musk, highlighting SpaceX as a model of the agility and efficiency he believes the defense sector needs. He suggested the industry must move away from bureaucratic hurdles to better leverage emerging technology.
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