Solving the Pentagon’s Acquisition Puzzle

War on the Rocks delivers national security insights from insiders to policymakers, military leaders, and strategic thinkers. A recent episode of "Cogs of War" features Bonnie Evangelista, an acquisition expert, discussing the mismatch between the Pentagon's desired agile acquisition processes and bureaucratic realities. Evangelista shares her experience implementing rapid acquisition strategies for various organizations, including Army Defensive Cyber and the Joint AI Center. Listeners can subscribe to the biweekly Cogs of War newsletter for updates on new content. The site also offers opportunities to become a member for exclusive content and to subscribe to their general newsletter.