Bolstering munitions production is a cornerstone of the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. But that planned investment could be a double-edged sword for participating military suppliers, who may be penalized if they can’t meet their missile quotas.
The Defense Department has touted its multiyear framework agreements with key weapons builders as leading military officials seek to boost U.S. stockpiles in the face of the Iran war and skyrocketing demand abroad.