Pentagon, SBA sign agreement expanding capital access for defense industrial base 

A landmark partnership between the Pentagon and the Small Business Administration aims to boost financial support for small businesses critical to the U.S. defense sector. The collaboration builds on an earlier initiative, the Smaller War Plants Commission, to help these firms secure essential funding and resources. With defense production needs growing, the move could strengthen the supply chain and economic resilience of key industries. Details on how the program will operate and which businesses qualify remain under discussion.

The Pentagon and the Small Business Administration (SBA) signed a new agreement on Monday that will expand access to strategic capital for small businesses in the U.S. defense industrial base. The agreement, first reported by The Hill, is building on the Smaller War Plants Commission (SWPC), which was announced in late August, and will aid...