Contractors have a long history of supporting national armed forces on and off the battlefield. The last decade, however, has witnessed a sharp increase in the scale of outsourcing of military services to third parties, emphasizing the importance of integrating contractor support into military operations and generating efficiencies. It is an area where the U.S. defense sector needs to improve. Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ashton Carter last year announced new rules to guide the Pentagon's $400 billion-a-year procurement process, including a focus on better managing contractors and increasing "real competition."
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