U.S. Army Secretary Accuses Defense Contractors Of "Conning" Military On Costs
5 days ago
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is sharply criticizing major defense contractors, saying they have “conned” the military into paying inflated prices for equipment when cheaper commercial alternatives were available.
Driscoll’s remarks came during a briefing this week, where he accused top defense firms of exploiting government incentives that encouraged overspending. He pointed to a widely cited example: a Black Hawk helicopter screen control knob that cost the Army $47,000 through a contractor, despite being manufacturable for as little as $15.
Driscoll’s remarks came during a briefing this week, where he accused top defense firms of exploiting government incentives that encouraged overspending. He pointed to a widely cited example: a Black Hawk helicopter screen control knob that cost the Army $47,000 through a contractor, despite being manufacturable for as little as $15.
