IFR-2027-0030
Magazine capacity at forward bases
HASC · SSIC 5216 · Suspense 2026-06-30
Part a.
What is the Navy doing to expand weapons-magazine capacity at forward bases to support required inventories?
ETMS2
ETMS2-1180218
Hearing
H.A.S.C. No. 119-40, 18 Mar 2026
Received
2026-06-15
OPR
N80
OCR
N83
Drafted from the question, guidance library, and prior answers. Edit before it enters coordination — every save is audited.
**Response to IFR from Rep. Vantine — Magazine Capacity at Forward Bases** The Navy is expanding weapons-magazine capacity at forward bases to support required munitions inventories.¹ Investments sustain a stable demand signal to the weapons industrial base,² with illustrative procurement lines reflected in the FY2027 request.³
- [1] g12
- [2] g9
- [3] g13
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N80/Industrial Base
Confirm supplier count for critical sub-assemblies.
Due 2026-07-14
Program office
FY2027 planned procurement rate + rough delta vs. PB.
Due 2026-07-16
N81/Assessments
Schedule-risk narrative if throughput flat.
Due 2026-07-15
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