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Roger Williams: “Since the 1990s, the defense industry has seen a 90-percent decrease in the prime contracting space, from 51 contractors…”

On the recordMay 7, 2024
Since the 1990s, the defense industry has seen a 90-percent decrease in the prime contracting space, from 51 contractors to 5 contractors.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the decline in defense contractors and its impact on supply chains and competition.

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