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A large part of the problem is that the defense procurement process is so burdensome, in the interests of appearing to ensure value for money, that suppliers mu
by bigfatkitten 7mo ago
A large part of the problem is that the defense procurement process is so burdensome, in the interests of appearing to ensure value for money, that suppliers must wade through years of bureaucracy before they see a dime.
This is why a $700 printed circuit assembly for a weapon system sells for $50,000, and why investors discourage startups from chasing defense business.
- pstuart 7mo agoThat's a great point, and I believe that it remains that way because the incumbents like it to keep the competition out. If we had a real DOGE that would have been a prime target. That, and making the Pentagon an auditable entity.