Bill Lynn

Bill Lynn, former Deputy Defense Secretary and CEO of Leonardo DRS, shares insights on defense acquisition reforms and industry transformation. He discusses the need for sustained senior-level attention for reforms to take hold and emphasizes prioritizing speed over immediate cost savings. Lynn addresses the growing importance of alliances and the strategic shift in defense focus towards peer competition. He reflects on Washington's political changes over decades and details his vision for DRS's future as a pure-play defense tech firm.