The Department of Defense has been tasked with cutting 8% from next year's budget, with DOGE officials leading the effort. Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed a positive outlook on this collaboration, even hinting at Elon Musk's potential involvement.
With a workforce of 3.7 million and a budget exceeding $850 billion, the Pentagon faces challenges in financial oversight, having never passed an audit. Tara Dougherty, CEO of Govini, highlighted the need for modernization in the weapons acquisition process, which currently relies on outdated methods like manual spreadsheets and fax machines.
