Pentagon Nominee For Acquisition, Technology And Logistics: Procurement A ‘Mess'

Mike Griffin, seen here testifying at a 2016 House Science Committee hearing, was nominated by the Trump administration Oct. 27 to be the principal deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. Credit: House Science Committee

Space News: Pentagon nominee Griffin: Procurement a ‘mess,’ U.S. losing edge in aviation, space

If confirmed by the Senate, Griffin could become a key voice in advancing U.S. technology in areas where the United States has long dominated — such as aviation and space — and is now being challenged.

WASHINGTON — President Trump tapped former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin for a top Pentagon job, giving him a key role in shaping investments in defense and aerospace technologies at a time when other nations are gaining ground on the United States.

Griffin’s nomination to be principal deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics had been anticipated for weeks, and the White House made it official Friday.

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WNU Editor: U.S> military procurement has been a mess for a  long time. For more info on former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin go here .... Trump announces the Pentagon’s top Asia, technology nominees (Navy Times).