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Uncertainty Over Future Orders Threatens Domestic Manufacturing Goals
The Pentagon’s efforts to ramp up aerial drone production have sparked debate among industry officials, with some questioning whether the department’s approach can generate sustained demand. The Drone Dominance program aims to boost domestic production, but companies are hesitant to invest without more certainty about future orders. The Pentagon has outlined plans to spend nearly $55 billion on the initiative, but the future of the funding remains uncertain. The article was first reported by Breaking Defense.