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Lawmakers press nominee on munitions shortfall; nominee outlines chokepoints and production priorities
Summary
Senators told Admiral Caudle the Navy faces a munitions shortfall after recent operations and asked what steps he would take to expand production; Caudle cited sole‑source suppliers, inefficient assembly flows and long lead times as key chokepoints and pledged to map munition lines and work with industry and Congress.
Senators pressed Admiral Daryl Caudle about munitions production and stockpile levels, citing rapid expenditure rates in recent operations and the need for a strengthened defense industrial base. Senator Fisher said recent operations in the Red Sea demonstrated how quickly munitions can be expended and asked what steps Caudle would take to increase production capacity. Caudle…
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