permitting reform needed for US defense against China
The senator contends that regulatory permitting slows construction of facilities needed to match Chinese military production rates. He links reform directly to national deterrence goals.
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policy reform
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AFBytes briefing
Delays in defense manufacturing expansion raise costs for taxpayers and slow the production of equipment used by US forces. Faster permitting could shorten timelines for critical supply chains.
What to watch next
- Monitor Senate votes on permitting legislation and any Department of Defense quarterly reports on industrial base capacity expansion.