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Jeff Kaney, who briefly owned BGT Aerospace, a company that supplied specialty ball screws to Northrop Grumman, said that defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin procure ball screws far in advance to avoid disruption.
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Jeff Kaney, former owner of BGT Aerospace, stated that defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin procure ball screws far in advance to prevent supply chain disruptions.
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Claim Maker
Jeff Kaney
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Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-26",
    "person": "Jeff Kaney",
    "organization": "BGT Aerospace"
}
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Military Business Supply Chain
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735f7d74-7adf-4918-880c-6aea1163da57
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/business/ball-screws-military-production.html

War in the Middle EastDiplomatic EffortsHouthi-Saudi ConflictU S Cost of WarTimeline of WarThis Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes Buying One Can Take Years As the Trump administration scrambles

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