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A recent executive order has been issued to increase the restrictions on U.S. defense contractors purchasing critical minerals and materials from prohibited foreign suppliers. This move aims to enhance the security of the defense supply chain, potentially benefiting American industry, workers, and national defense capabilities.
Curtiss-Wright is investing $80 million to expand its Cheswick, Pennsylvania operations, adding two new buildings and creating approximately 150 new jobs. The expansion supports advanced manufacturing for naval defense and commercial nuclear markets.
The Navy has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2 billion contract to oversee the construction of Marine Corps’ Landing Ship Medium program, with potential options for up to eight vessels. This development highlights ongoing investment and production in the shipbuilding industry, showcasing the collaboration between Gulf Coast-based Bollinger Shipyards and Wisconsin-based Fincantieri Marinette Marine to support American competitiveness and skilled work.
Brett Velicovich, co-founder of Powerus and a U.S. Army veteran, discusses the company’s efforts to localize the drone manufacturing process in the United States. This move could have implications for American industry and skilled workers involved in defense production.
The United Kingdom has announced its decision to collaborate with the US Army in the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program and acquire $254 million worth of long-range missiles. This partnership underscores international cooperation in defense technology and may have implications for American industry and defense capabilities.
Lockheed Martin has secured a seven-year contract with the Department of Defense to increase THAAD missile production from 96 to 400 interceptors annually, supporting U.S. missile defense capabilities amid growing global threats.
INKAS, the armored vehicle manufacturer, is set to more than double its North American production space by establishing two new U.S. facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Fort Pierce, Florida. The expansion, expected to be operational by July 2026, will enhance the company’s ability to meet growing demand across defense, law enforcement, and commercial sectors.
A defense electronics maker has opened a new $130 million facility in New York to address limited domestic production capacity for advanced board technologies. This investment not only boosts American industry but also enhances the country’s capabilities in defense technology, supporting skilled work and production in the region.
The Manufacturing USA institute plans to roll out the ACE and METAL initiatives to 53 universities, colleges, and trade schools by 2030 with support from the Office of Industrial Base Policy. This expansion could provide valuable opportunities for American workers and enhance the nation’s industrial base.
Two executive orders signed today will propel the Defense Department to deploy three new types of quantum sensors by 2028, support the Energy Department in constructing a quantum supercomputer, and provide guidance to other agencies in combating quantum threats. This development holds potential implications for American industry and national security, showcasing a commitment to technological advancement in defense capabilities.
Coverage of the U.S. defense industrial base, including military manufacturing, contracts, shipyards, munitions, technology, suppliers, and skilled defense workers.
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