Home Covid-19 Contracts COVID-19 NEWS: Defense Department Must Keep R&D On Track ContractsCovid-19LawNews COVID-19 NEWS: Defense Department Must Keep R&D On Track April 20, 2020 43 Prostock-studio | Shutterstock Share: Challenges presented by the global coronavirus are teaching the Pentagon ways to cut down on long acquisition timelines, according to a Navy official. Share: RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Cyber Senate Defense Bill Seeks to Attract Cyber Talent, Limit Civilian Layoffs EOs & Regulations National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-12 Policies and Guidance GAO Report – Weapon Systems Acquisition: Beyond Business as Usual—Using Leading Practices to Curb Waste and Save Billions