Kris Osborn
Synopsis: As of February 2026, the Pentagon faces a systemic acquisition crisis defined by “requirements creep” and industrial fragility.
-Major programs like the M10 Booker and M1 Abrams SEPv4 have been sidelined or scrapped due to excessive weight and aging architectures.
-While the USS Zumwalt has found a new purpose as a hypersonic strike platform, the broader shift is moving toward “Attritable” systems—mass-produced, low-cost drones.
-The challenge remains: the U.S. defense base is currently optimized for a Cold War pace, while the 2026 battlefield demands software-driven adaptability and rapid iteration.
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