How Acquisition Reform Will Reshape U.S. Power
Feb 11 2026
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Feb 11, 2026 at 8:30am
WHERE:
Holeman Lounge
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Under Secretary Michael Duffey to Speak on
Pentagon Acquisition Reform
What: The Exchange: How Acquisition Reform Will Reshape U.S. Power
Who: Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition & Sustainment
Mackenzie Eaglen, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Dr. Carlton Haelig, Center for a New American Security
Moderator: Lewis Muller, CEO, Think Big
Where: National Press Club
Holeman Lounge
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
When: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Doors open 8:00 a.m., event starts at 8:30 a.m.
Why: Interest in the Pentagon’s Acquisition reform is at an all time high. This panel discussion with Under Secretary Michael Duffey and other experts will offer direct insight into how Pentagon acquisition reform will translate the Trump Administration’s proposed budget increases into real military capability. As Congress and the defense industry scrutinize how new funding will be spent, this discussion provides timely, newsworthy perspective on the future of U.S. defense policy.
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