House Task Force to Focus on Defense Innovation, Emerging Threats

October 27, 2019

A new U.S. House task force looking at long-term defense strategy will hold its first hearing Oct. 29.
The bipartisan panel has a six-month charter to look at DOD’s technological capabilities to address concerns in Russia and China, but its chairmen have a more ambitious scope in mind, according to Defense News.
“We don’t think enough people are asking the big-picture questions about how we prepare for 30 years from now―and I think a lot of people at the Pentagon will agree with that,” said Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), who is leading the task force with Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.).
The Tuesday hearing will feature former Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and Michele Flournoy, who served as under secretary of defense for policy during the Obama administration.
DOD photo of Rep. Seth Moulton by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann

October 27, 2019

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