Reps. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced new legislation intended to fast-track the delivery of U.S.-manufactured defense capabilities to allies and partners.
Addressing Delays in Foreign Military Sales
Aderholt’s office said Thursday the Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales, or ARMS, Act aims to enhance the Special Defense Acquisition Fund and fix inefficiencies and delays within the Foreign Military Sales process.
The bipartisan proposal arises from a growing disparity in defense procurement, as the total value of FMS and Direct Commercial Sales has surpassed domestic defense procurement budgets in recent years. The imbalance is driven by an international demand for U.S. defense products that is nearly double that of domestic acquisition.
Learn more about federal efforts to improve Foreign Military Sales and Defense Security Cooperation at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31!
Remarks from Bipartisan Bill Sponsors
“This bipartisan bill will help ensure that America’s allies and partners can receive critical defense equipment in a timely manner,” said Aderholt. “By strengthening the SDAF, this legislation not only supports national security interests abroad, but invests in our industrial defense base at home.”
“The ARMS Act is a win-win for our economic and national security, investing in both our critical manufacturing here at home and our allies’ defense abroad,” stated Moskowitz.
“The expansion of the bipartisan Special Defense Acquisition Fund would provide a more efficient way to meet urgent demand and counter global threats, while strengthening our domestic manufacturing base,” remarked Panetta.
“This legislation restores the SDAF to its original purpose, supporting our partners and advancing American interests around the globe, without costing taxpayers a dime,” said Zinke.
