Episode
The Pentagon’s $800 Billion Problem: Why Congress Holds the Key to Defense Innovation
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- Fed Gov Today
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- Apr 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 780
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Summary
Bill Greenwalt argues the Pentagon’s biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s budget rigidity. While civilian agencies enjoy flexible funding, DoD remains stuck in a decades-old PPBE system that limits speed and innovation. Greenwalt explains how Congress must decide whether to modernize or scrap the system entirely, and why new acquisition models like portfolio-based investing can’t succeed without financial agility. The conversation highlights how outdated rules hinder competition with global...