Austin ‘Concerned’ Pentagon Doesn’t Have Permanent Acquisition Chief In Place

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday he’s “concerned” the department does nothave a permanent acquisition chief in place, adding he’s working with the White House onidentifying a candidate to lead the office.Austin’s remarks arrive after Michael Brown, director of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit(DIU), withdrew his nomination to be the next under secretary of defense for acquisition andsustainment (A&S). Additionally, media reports have confirmed that Stacy Cummings, who isserving in acting capacity, is planning to leave the department soon.