President Joe Biden has initiated efforts to broaden the U.S. hypersonics industrial base by authorizing the Defense Production Act Title III authorities through a presidential determination.
The DPA Title III authority will enable the Department of Defense to advance the transition of advanced manufacturing technologies and operational prototypes in the field of air-breathing engines and avionics position, navigation and timing platforms, DOD said Friday.
The Pentagon said the presidential determination will also enable the Office of Defense Production Act Investments within the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization office to back the modernization of the hypersonics industrial base using DPA Title III purchases.
“We are pleased and excited that the President is allowing us the opportunity to act on behalf of the nation to accelerate the advancement of hypersonics capabilities in the United States,” said Anthony Di Stasio, director of the MCEIP office within the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
“These investments will lead to new training and job opportunities for American citizens in facilities across the country,” added Di Stasio.