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More Munitions Co-Production Deals With Other Countries Coming Soon, DoD’s LaPlante Says

More Munitions Co-Production Deals With Other Countries Coming Soon, DoD’s LaPlante Says
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William A. LaPlante holds a press brief at the Pentagon, May 6, 2022. (DoD Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee)

The Pentagon’s acquisition chief said Monday to expect more announcements in the coming months on munitions co-production efforts with other countries, similar to the recently detailed plan for Australia to begin building Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) rockets by 2025. “You’re going to see announcements in Europe about production lines being started up. You’re going to see co-production lines being stood up, some within the United States that will be supporting places overseas. We’re putting a whole bunch of…

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