Defense Chief Hegseth Halts New Army Contracts for Review (1)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is halting all new Army contract awards as well as solicitations for new programs, sending shock waves through the defense industry, according to two people familiar with the pause and an email reviewed by Bloomberg Government.

The pause could last as little as 10 days but could potentially continue for months, the two people said. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the Pentagon move has not yet been made public.

The hold comes in part to review diversity, equity and inclusion clauses in contracting, but it’s also a review that new administrations can do ...