@BusinessDefense

Official Dept. of War Office of Industrial Base Growth account. Powering small business and defense marketplace readiness. Follows, RTs & links ≠ endorsement.

 Washington, DC
business.defense.gov
Joined September 2014
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Big News for Industry: Secure Space Network breaks down one of industry’s most persistent barriers to classified defense work--nationwide access to SCIFs. Pass it on! war.gov/News/Releases/Releas… #DoW #SCIF #SmallBusiness
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America’s ability to fight and win depends on its ability to build. At today’s @BuildFreedomUS Summit, DASW James Mismash highlighted the workforce and manufacturing capacity needed to strengthen the #DIB. #DoW
DASW James Mismash addresses attendees at the BUILD Freedom Summit in Galveston, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026, highlighting the importance of American manufacturing capacity and a skilled workforce to national defense.

ALT DASW James Mismash addresses attendees at the BUILD Freedom Summit in Galveston, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026, highlighting the importance of American manufacturing capacity and a skilled workforce to national defense.

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10,000 users and growing on LYNX. Join businesses connecting with defense opportunities, assessing readiness, and making their capabilities discoverable. Register: lynxconnect.io #DoW #LYNX #GovCon #DIB #SmallBusiness
LYNX connects businesses of all sizes with the tools, resources, and opportunities to navigate the defense marketplace.

ALT LYNX connects businesses of all sizes with the tools, resources, and opportunities to navigate the defense marketplace.

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DASW James Mismash will keynote #MxDSummit2026 on expanding defense manufacturing capacity, opening doors to new suppliers and the Smaller War Plants Commission. Learn more: mxdusa.org/event/2026-mxd-su… #DoW #DIB #SWPC
MxD Keynote: “Opening the Industrial Base to New Entrants: Capital, Capacity, and the Smaller War Plants Commission”

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DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth retweeted
Kelly Loeffler
@SBA_KellyOct 14
.@SecWar said it best: American battle readiness runs through small businesses. SBA and DOW are marshaling the FULL FORCE of the federal government to supercharge defense capacity and production through our NEW Smaller War Plants Commission. Visit SWPC.GOV to learn more.
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DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth retweeted
SBA
@SBAgovOct 12
American military strength starts with small businesses. Today, SBA launched sba.gov/swpc in collaboration with @DeptofWar—the new digital home of the Smaller War Plants Commission and the premier resource hub for small defense firms ready to expand production. From capital to contracting, the Trump Administration is backing the businesses that deliver for our warfighters - and rebuilding the industrial might behind American military dominance.
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At #AUSA2026 this morning, DASW James Mismash emphasized that defense readiness depends on a strong industrial base. Through LYNX, Secure Space Network, CRMN and the Smaller War Plants Commission, DoW is opening doors for small businesses to innovate, produce and scale. #DIB
From Innovation to Impact: Small Business and the Future of Defense Readiness

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Celebrating National APEX Accelerators Day to recognize the businesses and entrepreneurs strengthening the government industrial base—and the APEX Accelerators helping them learn how to compete and win. Find your local office: apexaccelerators.us #DoW #NationalAPEXDay
APEX Accelerators are making a difference at strengthening supply chains and delivering solutions to our warfighters.

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At the IISS Prague Defence Summit, DASW Mismash emphasized that strong alliances require more than shared strategy—they require the industrial capacity to deliver. Transatlantic defense cooperation depends on resilient supply chains, faster procurement and innovation at scale.
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Our Industry Training Series helps businesses navigate the defense marketplace and understand key programs. Upcoming Sessions: Intro to APEX Accelerators for Industry Oct 20: 1-2 PM ET Intro to LYNX for Industry Oct 22: 2:30-3:30 PM ET Register: business.defense.gov/trainin…
Build your knowledge. Strengthen your readiness. Compete with confidence.

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DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth retweeted
Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWarSep 11
Today, at the Pentagon, we unfurled the American flag in solemn remembrance of the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, their memory remains with us. We will never forget.
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DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth retweeted
USW(A&S)@DoW_USW_ASSep 11
25 years. Nearly 3,000 lives lost. Countless acts of heroism. Today, we remember the victims of September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. We honor the families, the first responders, and all who stood in defense of our nation. #NeverForget
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We're participating in the Defense Leadership Forum’s 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit, Sept. 1–2 in #Reston, Va. If you’re attending, stop by our booth to meet the team and learn more about how we expand business and industry participation in #govcon.
Defense Leadership Forum’s 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit

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Knowing where to begin—and where to turn next—is essential to succeeding in the defense marketplace. At #DIBX2026 our team highlighted how our #DoW programs and tools support businesses at every stage of their defense marketplace journey ICYMI: business.defense.gov/resourc…
At #DIBX2026, our team highlighted programs and tools that support businesses enter and grow in the defense marketplace.

ALT At #DIBX2026, our team highlighted programs and tools that support businesses enter and grow in the defense marketplace.

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Cybersecurity modernization took center stage on Day 2 at #DIBX2026. @DoW_CIO Hon. Kirsten Davies and DASW IBG James Mismash discussed protecting critical information while reducing barriers for industry, followed by a #CMMC listening session. #DoW
“Your security is our security.”

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DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth retweeted
SBA
@SBAgovAug 26
Decades of bad trade deals and globalist policies shipped America’s defense and industrial supply chains overseas – directly into the hands of our adversaries. @POTUS is ending the era of foreign dependence by investing in small business suppliers to expand the Arsenal of Freedom. thehill.com/newsletters/defe…

Hegseth, Loeffler announce commission to surge aid to small defense contractors 

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth, Loeffler announce commission…

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DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth retweeted
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
@SecWarAug 25
President Trump is ending America’s dependence on foreign supply chains and our adversaries. That’s why the @DeptofWar, alongside our partners at @SBAgov, is reestablishing the Smaller War Plants Commission.
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Heading to #DIBX2026? Meet us there! Stop by, meet the team and explore opportunities to help build the industrial base our nation needs. 📍 Booth #113-114 📅 Aug. 25-27 #DoW #DIB #Manufacturing #SmallBiz
Meet us at #DIBX2026 in Philadelphia this week.

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Heading to San Diego for #NavyGoldCoast? Meet us at: 📍 Booth #1123 - Industrial Base Growth team 📍 Booth #1033 - See our defense marketplace tools including Project Spectrum, LYNX, & Valion Cloud #DoW #DIB
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A few spots are still available for today’s LYNX webinar. Register here: zoomgov.com/meeting/register… Join us Aug. 12, 2:30–3:30 pm ET for a live demo of LYNX and discover how the platform can help you navigate the defense marketplace with greater clarity and confidence. #DoW #LYNX
A few spots are still available for today’s LYNX webinar.

ALT A few spots are still available for today’s LYNX webinar.

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