# Pentagon pushes delivery of its long-delayed background investigation system to 2028

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**Created:** [February 25, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.iquasar.com/t/pentagon-pushes-delivery-of-its-long-delayed-background-investigation-system-to-2028/357 "2026-02-25T13:55:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.iquasar.com/t/pentagon-pushes-delivery-of-its-long-delayed-background-investigation-system-to-2028/357/1 "2026-02-25T13:55:48Z")

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The $4.6B [NBIS](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversight/2026/02/pentagon-eyes-2028-to-deliver-much-delayed-background-investigation-system/) program, meant to modernize federal security clearances, has made progress, but lawmakers and GAO warn the timeline is still risky after years of delays and cost overruns.

The goal: faster, continuous vetting under Trusted Workforce 2.0.