Pentagon Slashes $5.1B from IT and Consulting Contracts
In a recent Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum, Pete Hegseth announced a significant re-evaluation of current contracts, highlighting a pivotal shift towards optimizing military resources. His focus, primarily aimed at a more efficient allocation of budgetary funds, underscored the essentiality of internal workforce capabilities over external consulting services. Hegseth boldly stated his intent to curtail contracts with prominent consulting firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen. He argued, "Many of…