“US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset has temporarily stopped the conclusion of new military contracts and consideration of requests for new programs, which caused significant resonance in the defense industry. This pause can last from 10 days to several months.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset has temporarily stopped the conclusion of new military contracts and consideration of requests for new programs, which caused significant resonance in the defense industry. This pause can last from 10 days to several months.
Source: Bloomberg with reference to two people who are aware of the situation and an e -mail received by the editorial board
Details: According to sources of the publication, the pause can last from 10 days to several months. The interlocutors wished to remain anonymous because the Pentagon’s decision has not yet been officially made public.
The suspension is partially related to the revision of the provisions on the variety, equality and inclusivity in contracts. The new administration is also analyzed to determine priorities and optimization of funding. At the same time, the execution of already concluded contracts is not changed.
The US Army confirmed the fact that “contracting activities are ongoing” but did not provide specific details.
“According to tradition, the army is currently inspection of existing requests and contracts to make sure that our programs are responsible for politics and directives of the new leadership,” said Army Army spokeswoman Ellen Lvett. “We remain devoted to the principles of transparency and responsible disposal of taxpayers,” she said.
According to Bloomberg Analysis, the expenses of the army for purchase on non -classroom contracts in the 2024 financial year amounted to $ 113.8 billion.
Prehistory:
- On Friday evening, January 24, the Senate of the United States approved Pita Hegsset for the post of Minister of Defense. The decision was made with a minimal advantage due to the decisive voice of Vice President Jay Di Vens.
- Sales of US military equipment to foreign countries in the 2024 financial year (ends on September 30) reached a record $ 318.7 billion in the background of a full -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine.
- Special Representative Donald Trump on Ukraine and Russia Kit Kelloggus stated that the United States was considering the possibility of purchasing US weapons for Ukraine at the expense of income from frozen Russian assets.
- On January 25, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an order that suspends 90 days of funding for most foreign aid programs, including Ukraine’s support.