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The Pentagon has invested $1 billion in L3Harris's solid rocket motors to boost production capacity. This equity investment strategy is seen as a means to stimulate growth within the defense industrial base, with L3Harris expected to contribute additional funds.

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Defense officials highlighted the role of the Defense Production Act in facilitating these investments. Lawmakers expressed concerns about monitoring and the legal basis for equity stakes, noting that the Act does not explicitly authorize such investments. The Pentagon's leadership aims to utilize these investments as a temporary solution to enhance manufacturing capabilities and address critical mineral supply chain issues.