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DOGE said it saved $1.7 billion by terminating a military health IT contract. GAO found the contract was never terminated.

GAO says DOGE military IT savings claim does not hold up

GAO found the cited Defense Health Agency contract was never terminated.
The watchdog said no work was removed, no scope changed, and no funds were deobligated.
DOGE’s posted savings figure remained online even after discussions concluded no termination should occur.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 11, 2026·via defensenews.com

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US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers

Navy hypersonic missile plan for Zumwalt destroyers slips two years

GAO says the Navy’s Zumwalt hypersonic upgrade is two years behind schedule.
The delay stems from both ship-integration challenges and CPS missile production bottlenecks.
Program costs have risen while planned missile quantities have fallen, adding pressure to the deployment timeline.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 18, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Navy, Army risk wasting money, time without unified hypersonic missile strategy: GAO - Breaking Defense

GAO Warns Pentagon’s Split Hypersonic Plans Are Driving Cost and Schedule Risk

GAO says the Army and Navy still lack a unified strategy for linked hypersonic weapons programs.
The watchdog warns fragmented investment decisions are contributing to delays and inefficiencies.
Navy modernization of Zumwalt-class destroyers for Conventional Prompt Strike is running about two years late.
Production capacity is trailing goals, with Lockheed Martin assessed at roughly six to seven rounds annually versus a target of 12.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 18, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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As F-35 readiness lags, Pentagon seeks $13.7 billion boost: GAO - Breaking Defense

GAO says F-35 readiness keeps slipping as costs rise

GAO says the F-35 full mission capable rate fell from 38% to 25% between FY21 and FY25.
The Pentagon wants $13.7 billion more for sustainment through FY31.
The watchdog warns that cost pressure and industrial bottlenecks could still derail recovery plans.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 12, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon leaders should have more control over services’ tech budgets, GAO suggests

GAO Recommends Pentagon Leaders Get More Control Over Military Services' Tech Budgets

GAO recommends budget certification authority for the Pentagon's research and engineering office over service tech budgets
Army, Navy, and Air Force all disagreed, citing potential delays, restricted autonomy, and increased workload
Critical Technology Area roadmaps lack sufficient detail to guide coordinated investment decisions
The Senate's 2026 NDAA draft includes Portfolio Acquisition Executives for cross-service coordination
The debate pits strategic coherence against acquisition speed at a time when both are considered urgent

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via defenseone.com

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