Michael Duffey

Pentagon, Boeing announce plan to triple Patriot PAC-3 seeker production

The deal follows a similar seven-year framework agreement with PAC-3 prime Lockheed Martin, announced in January, to expand interceptor production.

Pentagon, Lockheed sign plan to boost PrSM missile production 

BAE Systems and Honeywell Aerospace have also inked new framework deals designed to boost munition production over the coming years.

Iran supplemental to fund mix of ‘new things’ and legacy systems: Pentagon comptroller

Jules Hurst did not say when lawmakers could expect to receive the funding request, which is said to be over $50 billion.

Pentagon to invest $1B in L3Harris solid rocket motor spin-off

L3Harris announced plans to conduct an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions business in the second half of 2026.

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin announce plans to triple PAC-3 production

The deal comes as the Defense Department seeks to overhaul its acquisition apparatus to prioritize speed and as top officials have promised industry steady demand signals — and bigger awards — if companies make deeper investments into developing new products and expanding infrastructure.

Key lawmaker blasts Pentagon’s last-minute push for multiyear munitions package for FY26

The timing of the multi-billion-dollar request "reflects a lack of seriousness about the role of Congress in oversight and in funding,” Sen. Chris Coons told reporters.

Pentagon acquisition chief pledges new ‘program czars’ will cut red tape, not add to it

Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlined key steps taken since an early November mandate to move out on acquisition reform.

Navy’s Caudle: F/A-XX fighter decision needs to come ‘quickly’

"My job is to pressurize that decision, because the war fighting imperative, I think, is there, and and I'm trying to build a compelling case to get that decision made quickly," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said.

Pentagon moves to slash oversight in modeling, simulation, boosts flexibility for testers: Duffey

By decreasing oversight, this will “empower” future PAEs and program managers to have more flexibility over their programs, Undersecretary of Defense Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey said.

Speed not a mandate for Pentagon acquisition overhaul, says top weapons buyer

“There's certainly no question about the emphasis on speed, but recognizing that there's a need for judgment and flexibility in that triangle of cost schedule performance,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey.

Michael Duffey confirmed as Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer

Duffey previously worked as the associate director at the Office of Management and Budget during Trump's first term and spent 14 years at the Pentagon.

‘SignalGate’ scandal prompts questions on classified disclosures during SECAF, acquisition czar hearing

“I’m not aware of any Signal chats that contain sensitive information,” said Michael Duffey, the nominee for the Pentagon's top acquisition job, and currently Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's deputy chief of staff.

Trump names picks for top Pentagon posts, with financier as No. 2

Trump taps billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg as the Pentagon deputy and Elbridge Colby, an outspoken former DoD official, for the head of policy.