Senators question Army undersecretary nominee on transformation plan
08-05-2025 21:09 via defenseone.com

Senators question Army undersecretary nominee on transformation plan

Lawmakers tried to hash out details of the Army’s transformation plan during an open hearing again on Thursday, as the defense-industry executive nominated to be the service’s undersecretary took questions at his confirmation hearing.Anduril employee Mike Obadal, who retired as an Army colonel in 2023, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee a week after his former service released a plan to slash programs, civilian and senior military positions, and more—and did so
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