Fact CheckThe Solid Rocket Motor Chokepoint
In January 2026 the Department of Defense took an unprecedented step to fix the shortage. What did they do?
Invoked the Defense Production Act to nationalize the factories.
Became a Wall Street style anchor investor by buying an equity stake in a defense contractor.
Correct. They committed $1B in a direct equity stake.
Banned the export of all rocket components to European allies.