US companies implement diverse strategies to enhance supply chain
Elbit America has been increasing its vendor base to triple production of 155mm systems. (Photo: Elbit America)
The conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have been driving the US defence industry toward increasing production of platforms and systems.
US defence companies have been seeking ways to enhance and enlarge their supply chains to meet the growing international demand for defence solutions. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US increased its arms exports by 17% between 2019 and 2023, with its share of total global arms exports growing from 34% to 42%.
Driven by the current conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, interest in ammunitions, UAVs, C-UAVs, artillery and C4ISR systems has been pushing US industry towards ramping up production and using diverse strategies to ensure access to several types of components, parts and raw materials.
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