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"The Department of Defense (DoD) is set to launch a new program on May 1 that aims to streamline its software acquisition process. The Software Fast Track (SWIFT) program will use artificial intelligence to replace the current lengthy and bureaucratic authority to operate (ATO) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes. We need to change our thought process, because having software in an ATO that is a static environment doesn’t help the warfighter,” said Katie Arrington, the acting Pentagon Chief Information Officer, during a keynote at the UiPath on Tour Public Sector event."

"The new Software Fast Track (SWIFT) program will look to improve upon legacy processes the Pentagon uses when purchasing and approving new software."

"A new fast-track approval process for software on Defense Department networks will use AI tools to radically shorten a process that currently takes months or years, Acting Pentagon Chief Information Officer Katie Arrington said April 23."

"This set of revisions would significantly shrink the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as well as empower contracting officers and acquisition teams to use their "business judgment" in pushing innovation."

"President Donald Trump signed on Tuesday an executive order directing his administration to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or FAR, as part of efforts to streamline the federal procurement process and remove barriers to doing business with the government."

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