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To: Mariner
"My guess is the Biden administration has put no priority whatsoever into weapons production, and there's going to be a severe shortfall,"

Does he read the news:U.S. industry cranks up HIMARS production as Ukraine war intensifies

In anticipation of the requests, the company invested $65 million about six months ago to shorten the manufacturing time for HIMARS before receiving a contract from the Pentagon, Taiclet said.

Lockheed Martin is also considering expanding its facility in Camden, Ark., as demand continues to grow, he added.

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/18/himars-production-war-ukraine-00062301

12 posted on 10/23/2022 9:33:56 AM PDT by tlozo (Better to Die on Your Feet than Live on Your Knees)
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To: tlozo

Cranks up from 60 to 100 a year? Russia makes 100+ such systems a month.


66 posted on 10/23/2022 5:59:28 PM PDT by NorseViking
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