The U.S. military has intensified its offensive against Houthi targets in Yemen, a response to increased assaults since the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group's high munitions usage underscores the urgency of strengthening the American defense industrial base (DIB), which is increasingly deemed inadequate. A report from The Heritage Foundation suggests that improving DIB operations presents economic opportunities, especially through job creation for veterans and young workers. A proposed output-based grant program would stabilize manufacturing demand, incentivizing companies to maintain production capacity even when orders fluctuate.
U.S. jets are targeting Houthi positions in Yemen to deter their attacks in the Red Sea, highlighting America's challenged defense production capacity amid increasing threats.
The article calls for increased defense manufacturing jobs, stressing the need for a realignment of the defense industrial base's incentive structure to foster industry growth.
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