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Despite Big Budgets and New Entrants, Industrial Base Gets a ‘C’ from NDIA

Feb. 2, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
The National Defense Industrial Association gave the defense industrial base another "C" grade in its second annual assessment, based on polling data from member companies. While business is good, companies are finding it hard to get qualified workers and navigate complex government business rules. With ...

Defense Industrial Base Health Gets a “C” Grade from NDIA

Feb. 5, 2020 | By John A. Tirpak
A health of the defense industrial base was given a grade of "C" by the National Defense Industrial Association in a report released Feb. 5. The NDIA says the report will be issued annually to gauge whether the industrial base is able to surge at ...

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