This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop and submit a comprehensive strategy by March 1, 2025, to ensure the U.S. defense industry can produce enough solid rocket motors to meet military needs. Solid rocket motors are critical components used in missiles, space launch systems, and other defense programs. The strategy must assess current manufacturing capacity, identify technological improvements, and prioritize federal funding for government-owned and private energetic materials facilities that produce rocket motor components. Additionally, the Defense Department must contract with an independent research organization to thoroughly evaluate the entire solid rocket motor industrial base, including its ability to handle current and future demand, and submit findings to Congress by September 30, 2025. This legislation aims to address potential gaps in the domestic supply chain for rocket motor production by coordinating across multiple Defense Department agencies and identifying solutions to expand manufacturing capacity.
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