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X-Bow Systems Hits Pentagon Production Milestone — Texas Contract Manufacturers Have a 60-Day Qualification Window
Supply Chain5 min read·May 29, 2026

X-Bow Systems Hits Pentagon Production Milestone — Texas Contract Manufacturers Have a 60-Day Qualification Window

X-Bow Systems earned Pentagon-backed end-to-end production certification for solid rocket motors at its Texas facility in May 2026, opening a supplier qualification window for mid-market contract manufacturers.

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