Defense contractors had to "buy American" manufactured components for all military contracts until in 2003 when Senator McCain got an amendment passed that removed that restriction.
That had the unintended consequence of creating an off-shore rush of manufacturing companies that has left us open to black mail by foreign governments who don't agree with our foreign policy, the illegal transfer of classified technology, and quality control issues for defense manufacturers.
Despite all assurances, counter fit and defective computer chips were found in US weapon systems. Also China has restricted shipments of rare earth minera
We need a strategic defense manufacturing initiative.
Bring the the jobs and manufacturing capabilities back home! It is a matter of national security