Dr. Arun Seraphin, a former commissioner on a blue ribbon commission for military procurement reforms, dives into the challenges of government defense spending. He discusses the crucial role of high-level commissions and the need for better collaboration between the Pentagon and Congress. Seraphin highlights modernizing IT systems to enhance financial management and examines the rise of directed energy weapons. He also contrasts the Pentagon’s military focus with Congress’s perspectives on China as a strategic adversary, emphasizing the integration of economic and military strategies.