The Department of Defense Wants Less Proof Its Software Works
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The Department of Defense is seeking to reduce the burden of proof for software functionality, raising concerns among commenters about potential risks and implications for security and reliability.
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ungreased0675
2 months ago
The way the Pentagon currently buys software is so bad, nearly any procedural change is likely to be an improvement.
bediger4000
2 months ago
The DoD is not auditable. This strikes me as another way to funnel money out of the federal government.
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