... Procurement regs also to be tackled.

• Position: Washington Pulse - Brief Article

Another topic the CSIS study will probe is the defense procurement system. The current acquisition regulations were rooted in the mid-80s business environment, when there were dozens of large prime contractors and high-production rates for weapon systems, the CSIS official said. With the defense industry now dominated by monopolies, the regulations don't work any more. The "gentle...