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Acquisition Reform Must Address Continuity

Strengthening The Arsenal Of Freedom Requires Stability

As the partial government shutdown continues, a quieter readiness risk lies beneath the modernization debate - the continuity of the defense industrial base. Small sustainment suppliers, like Texas-based GMS Industrial Supply, have experienced significant declines in orders and workforce due to shutdowns and continuing resolutions. The company’s president, Rachel Gorken, argues that acquisition reform must address continuity alongside speed to strengthen America’s Arsenal of Freedom. This was reported by Breaking Defense.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1773338520161-3205
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/how-the-shutdown-endangers-americas-arsenal-of-freedom-behind-the-scenes/
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    Acquisition Reform Must Address Continuity

    Strengthening The Arsenal Of Freedom Requires Stability

    As the partial government shutdown continues, a quieter readiness risk lies beneath the modernization debate - the continuity of the defense industrial base. Small sustainment suppliers, like Texas-based GMS Industrial Supply, have experienced significant declines in orders and workforce due to shutdowns and continuing resolutions. The company’s president, Rachel Gorken, argues that acquisition reform must address continuity alongside speed to strengthen America’s Arsenal of Freedom. This was reported by Breaking Defense.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1773338520161-3205
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/how-the-shutdown-endangers-americas-arsenal-of-freedom-behind-the-scenes/
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