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Army Has Some Air and Missile Defense System Production Bottlenecks, But FMS Helps Push Down Costs

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

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Army Has Some Air and Missile Defense System Production Bottlenecks, But FMS Helps Push Down Costs

Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, Program Executive Officer, Missiles and Space, United States Army (Photo: U.S. Army)

An Army acquisition official Monday emphasized the importance of tamping down costs in air and missile defense systems while illustrating concerns about bottlenecks in the microelectronic sector. “I think a key component…from a PEO perspective, is ensuring that going into the future, these incredible capabilities remain affordable. We spend a lot of time in contract negotiations. We spend a lot of time reviewing costs. We spend a lot of time reviewing company quarterly reports to understand how businesses are running…

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