Pentagon taking steps forward on hypersonics; New Army multi-domain task force Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante. Sep 27, 2022 By FedScoop Staff
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante holds a press brief at the Pentagon, May 6, 2022. (DoD Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee) Pentagon acquisition chief optimistic — but not certain — that hypersonics will transition into production soon Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante said “the proof will be in the pudding.” Sep 7, 2022 By Jon Harper
(Getty Images) Pentagon shares new vision to address problems with its microelectronics supply chain Some observers found the Defense Department's new document lacking in detail. Jun 17, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William A. LaPlante holds a press brief at the Pentagon, May 6, 2022. (DoD Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee) New Phoenix Ghost drone was ‘Big Safari’ project The project is overseen by a secretive Air Force office known as Big Safari, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer revealed. May 6, 2022 By Jon Harper
William A. LaPlante (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) Nominee for Pentagon’s top acquisition post intends to prioritize munitions The importance of advanced munitions has been highlighted in recent weeks during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mar 22, 2022 By Jon Harper