Defense Department inks contractor deals for missiles production expansion

This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Manufacturing Dive newsletter. Throughout 2025, the White House has taken steps to ramp up the domestic defense industrial base to strengthen the U.S. military and its fighting capabilities, as well as defend the nation amid growing global tensions. Shortly after returning to office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to overhaul the Department of Defense’s acquisition p ...