Pentagon's new ManTech strategy puts factory transition first

The US Department of War published its ManTech strategy for FY2026–2031, making technology transition and adoption one of four strategic focus areas. Projects are to start with industrial-base analysis and a defined adoption path, with the development portfolio aimed at Manufacturing Readiness Levels 4 to 7. The document is a policy framework without budgets or procurement targets.

• ManTech FY2026–2031 strategy was published on September 30
• Transition and adoption became one of four strategic focus areas
• Development portfolio targets Manufacturing Readiness Levels 4 to 7
• Distributed production: digital designs sent to certified AM cells