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Congress directs feasibility briefing on restarting C-17 production

Last observed 2026-10-17 · Confidence 98%

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What happened

The House Armed Services Committee directed the Secretary of the Air Force to brief Congress on the feasibility of restarting Globemaster III production, including tooling, suppliers, workforce, costs and timelines.

Why it matters: A restart could support U.S. strategic-airlift capacity amid concerns over operational strain, but the article identifies major cold-line, workforce and supply-chain challenges.

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