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(3 articles)Procurement
High ImpactJul 23, 2026Defense Bill Allocates $26B to Shipbuilders for Naval Fleet
The proposed FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act includes approximately $26 billion in shipbuilding authorizations, maintaining parity with FY 2026 funding levels. This investment will support
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Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 8, 2026AI & Defense Spending Surge Could Boost Flatbed Freight Demand
The flatbed freight sector faces a significant upswing driven by two structural demand drivers: the buildout of AI infrastructure requiring data center equipment and materials, and elevated defense sp
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Procurement
High ImpactJul 8, 2026$1.5T Defense Spending Surge: What Flatbed Carriers Need to Know
The United States defense budget is set to reach $1.5 trillion with 80% of funding allocated to weapons procurement—a structural shift that will significantly reshape freight demand patterns across th
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