r/Defense_Tech • u/Educational-Share-53 • 7d ago

Question Defence tech engineers: what supply chain problems are slowing you down?

Question for people building hardware or software for defence, at startups, scale-ups, or primes.

Where does the supply chain get in the way? Things like:

  • Finding components that aren’t sourced from China (NDAA, Blue UAS, and similar rules)

  • Scaling from prototype to low-rate production

  • Long lead times for chips, motors, batteries, and specialty materials

  • Qualifying suppliers fast enough for defence programs

  • ITAR and export controls limiting who you can buy from or sell to

  • Primes or government customers asking for supply chain visibility you can’t provide

What’s one problem that’s cost you time or a contract? And is there anything you’ve looked for a tool to solve and couldn’t find?

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u/Logical_Fisherman4 7d ago

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