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Pentagon accelerator cell to expand weapons production
The Joint Production Accelerator Cell would expand the role of officials who helped ramp up production of aid sent to Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
Latest "bill laplante" stories
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Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante says
Congress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.
By Joe Gould
New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
US sees chance to gain arms market share from sanctioned Russia
A White House official said Tuesday that Russia’s sanctions-struck defense industry is opening an “opportunity” for U.S. and western defense firms to take
By Joe Gould
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
By Joe Gould
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould