A shortage of qualified vendors for key components of the propulsion systems for missiles could pose challenges for key Army and joint force weapon programs, according to government auditors. In a report prepared for Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and published Oct. 26 , the Government Accountability Office found that reduced government demand has led to consolidation in the solid rocket motor industrial base, hindering vendors' ability to compete on price and potential production increases. At issue for the Army is...
