06-01-2026 20:15 via breakingdefense.com

Rep. Ken Calvert: How to maximize American manufacturing capacity

The Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network will be in the FY26 appropriation conference language, says Rep. Ken Calvert, the House defense appropriations chair.

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