The Pentagon just changed how it defines 'departments and agencies'

The US Department of Defense updated its internal definition of "departments and agencies." This change clarifies which parts of the government are included when the Pentagon buys goods and services.

This is a small, technical change. It means that when the Pentagon issues contracts, the rules about who counts as a "department" or "agency" are now more precise. This could affect how certain government entities interact with defense contractors, particularly those that operate with some independence.