The United States Federal Government has invoked Title I and III of the Defense Procurement Act, using this it has impressed buy-out contracts. The Department of Defense will operate the contractor with the valuation of the company being paid out over 10 years, as long as it meets production quotas for essential systems. (see back) With this, the Federal Government has essentially nationalized its defense industry. With this invoked, the Department of Defense has reduced its predicted discretionary spending (for 2028) by 53%, freeing up ~1.5 trillion dollars for additional defense or social spending. (see back) No news coverage available due to strict bans on video recording in place by the United States Judicial Conference.
~= Programs & Systems =~ Various unmanned systems Next-generation night vision F-22 Block 40* F-35 Block 10*(*) MV-75 * - the Block 40/10 do not exist in 2026 and represent next-generation enhancements to existing platforms, to the level of the change from the C/D Hornet to the E/F Super Hornet. ** - the Block 10 is currently a prototype as a further enhancement upon the F-35 Block 4 but with capabilities explored in the F-47 Phoenix program. ~= Reasons for Cuts =~ Spending was cut by removing stock buybacks, corporate profits, political lobbying, and giving the government full ownership of technological designs. (Will not be reimbursed under the 5th Amendment due to the importance of said designs to national security).
