US Army launches first 'manufacturing rodeo' to stress-test industrial base and supply chains

Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle announced the first-ever 'manufacturing rodeo' at the AUSA National Convention, an initiative to test the resilience of the US defense industrial base and supply chains. The program signals a shift toward proactive stress-testing of production capacity amid rising geopolitical tensions. Details on scope and timeline remain unclear, but the move underscores Pentagon focus on industrial readiness.