Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share DOD, Services Testify on Defense Budget Before Senate Subcommittee Defense.gov May 15, 2024 | 01:22:27 Defense officials testify about the Defense Department’s acquisition programs before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Defense Subcommittee. Testifying are: William A. LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment; Douglas R. Bush, the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology; Nickolas H. Guertin, the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition; and Andrew P. Hunter; the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics.