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Claim Text: Only a handful of American companies are capable of making these screws for the U.S. military.
Simplified Text: Only a few American companies can manufacture ball screws for the U.S. military.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The New York Times
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-26", "country": "United States" }
Subject Tags: Military Manufacturing Companies
UUID: b92299ba-a504-464f-8a28-194d0b5d1524
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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

Military Production Defense Industry Manufacturing Supply Chain National Security Trump Administration Ball Screws

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