ACQUISITION NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Lt. Gen. Christpoher Mohan and Brig. Gen. Beth Behn tour the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence at RIA JMTC on June 9, reviewing capabili- ties that support modernization across the Organic Industrial Base. Source: Photo by Keri Soliz, U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Army Accelerates Sweeping Transformation Across the Organic Industrial Base By Megan Gully, U.S. Army Materiel Command REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army continues driving forward on the most significant overhaul of its organic in - dustrial base as sweeping changes take shape across the service’s 23 depots, arsenals and ammunition plants. From a new advanced manufacturing line to ramping up small- unmanned aircraft system component production, the OIB is rapidly transforming into a modern, data driven industrial engine capable of empowering Army readiness throughout competition, crisis and conflict. “The OIB is not just a set of facilities; it is a strategic weapon system,” said Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, commanding general of Army Materiel Command. “And like every weapon system, it must be modernized, resourced, integrated and ready.” In April 2026, Army Senior Leaders signed the OIB Trans- formation Strategy, marking a historic shift from a mainte - nance focused enterprise to a strategically aligned indus-
trial base designed for the demands of modern warfare. The strategy establishes a unified, data driven approach to strengthen long term viability, surge capacity and readi- ness. (Read more) Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic Defense Investment From NATO Allies, Powering American Industry The White House, July 8, 2026 STRENGTHENING THE U.S. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE: This week, at NATO’s 2026 Ankara Summit, President Don- ald J. Trump announced a surge in defense investment from Allies, increasing market access for American companies and supporting thousands of high-paying American manu- facturing jobs. $3 billion in major deals and joint ventures were announced at the Summit that will expand the Arsenal of Freedom. (Read more)
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