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The Aerospace Advantage
Episode 149 — Washington Drama, Boosting Defense Production, Spacepower Update, and Replicator: The Rendezvous
Oct 7, 2023
On this thought-provoking podcast, the hosts discuss the drama and negotiations in Congress over government funding, the potential impact of a government shutdown on agencies, the need for a new architecture in the space force, recent developments in space bar and lunar missions, the confusion surrounding the Replicator initiative, and the delay in providing weapons to Ukraine.
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- The podcast discusses the risks of a government shutdown and the need for Congress to prioritize and reach an agreement on funding bills.
- The importance of boosting defense production capacity, especially for critical systems like the B-21 and F-35, is highlighted, along with the need to support small businesses in the defense supplier base and address human capital challenges.
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Government shutdown risks and disagreement on funding
The recent government shutdown risk and disagreement on funding between different sides of the fight over appropriations bills is discussed. The disagreements stem from differences in spending priorities, including how much to spend on defense and non-defense areas, as well as border security and support for foreign countries like Ukraine. The need for Congress to come to an agreement on a bill that can be passed and signed by the president is highlighted.
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