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Ukraine Has Shown Industrial Base ‘Not As Strong As We Need It To Be,’ Army Secretary Says

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Ukraine Has Shown Industrial Base ‘Not As Strong As We Need It To Be,’ Army Secretary Says
The Honorable Christine Wormuth, United States Secretary of the Army, visits Fort Bragg, N.C., July 19, 2021. During her visit, the 82nd Airborne Division showcased various new technology the U.S. Army will utilize in the future, including the Infantry Squad Vehicle, the Variable Height Antenna, and the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jacob Ward).

The Army’s top civilian said Wednesday the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted weaknesses in the munitions industrial base, detailing near-term plans to increase production capacity for key weapons. “Ukraine has clearly shown us that our industrial base is not as strong as we need it to be, particularly in the context, frankly, of a potential conflict in INDOPACOM. We have a lot of work to do here,” Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said during remarks at the McAleese Conference in…

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