Near the end of my career, I worked operational test. I got to see the acquisition process, and it certainly has waste - mostly directed in the form of Congressional set-asides and contracts written to favor the manufacturer because that is what the politicians wanted.
However, there is no way to reduce that waste without reducing the number of congressmen. And while tempting, I’m not convinced that LESS local control of politicians would be a good thing.
What Newt is really saying is cut programs. IMHO, we are already underfunding needed upgrades in weapons.
I lost all respect from him when he sat down on the sofa with Nancy.
Its time for him to shut up.