Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.
The alliance's Capability Targets 2025, to be formally set at a summit in June, will significantly increase the requirements compared to previous goals.
The finalized deal comes as Leidos is implementing a new “NorthStar” strategy that identifies cyber as one of five primary growth areas for the company.
Their presence might pose challenges for Southeast Asia, however, where there is no formal mechanism for Navy-level exchanges in the underwater domain.