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Pentagon awards $2 billion metal stockpile contract, commits $450 million to U.S. company

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The Pentagon awarded a $2 billion contract for a metal stockpile, committing $450 million to a U.S. company. This investment aims to rebuild critical industrial capacity and strengthen domestic supply chains. The move reflects the Department of Defense's focus on national industrial security.

“This investment reflects the Department’s commitment to rebuilding critical industrial capacity in the United States."

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