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2020-02-16
WASHINGTON (CNN)--U. S.
When fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan, the army often faces the threat of roadside bombs.
They need the most protective clothing the market can afford, and they get ---for now.
Back home, Congress is brewing a battle over the next lucrative military service contract.
The problem comes down to the raw fibers used in their buildings.
The current uniform is produced in Georgia, USA, using a fabric called Defender M produced by Sky Silk.
It was favored by the military for its firepower.
Breathable performance.
But this fabric is made of a kind of artificial silk imported from Austria, which usually violates the military\'s purchase --
Requirements of the United States
Because of environmental reasons, this particular artificial silk cannot be produced in the United States, so Congress has passed an amendment to allow temporary imports.
The extension will expire on 2013, the \"sunset\", but this year\'s defense budget is now being finalized.
The idea of Sunset is for youS.
It\'s time for the manufacturer to come up with a similar product.
A defense contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars is at stake.
S. competitors have submitted alternatives, but after an independent test at the Textile College of North Carolina State University, the Department of Defense concluded that Tiansi\'s guard M--
Foreign-made fibers --
It\'s the hottest-resistant. Dr.
Roger Barker, who specializes in clothing burning at the Textile Academy, gave a presentation for CNN.
According to his test, the army said that the defensive player M had the longest fire resistance time in other fabrics.
What is the new heat?
\"What the resistant material can do is add a few seconds of protection so that a few seconds of protection can be the difference between a severe burn or a surviving burn,\" said Barker . \".
\"Life and Death\", Sen echoed.
R-Johnny Isaacson
Georgia, about those extra fire time.
He asked the Senate to extend the exemption.
\"As long as this is the best option in the world to protect our soldiers, we should definitely make the most of it,\" Isakson told CNN . \".
\"No American competitor can reach or surpass it,\" Isakson said in the Senate . \".
\"Obviously, if there is, then giving up will disappear. \" The U. S.
Army Service prosecutors say soldiers prefer the products.
\"They have always exceeded our expectations.
It turned out to be a valuable fabric
\"Our soldiers received it,\" Jeff Mel told CNN . \".
In a letter to CNN, a senior military official said the ability to acquire foreign artificial silk was \"a valuable authority \".
\"We regularly review the requirements for artificial silk in military service and test alternative items available in the country, which continues to support the determination of satisfactory quality of artificial silk yarn that meets domestic sources, sufficient quantities do not permit the procurement of required funds as required, writes Ashton Carter, deputy defense minister responsible for acquisitions, technology and logistics. Sen.
Lindsey Graham
South Carolina, which opposes Isakson\'s amendment, argued in the Senate that it \"permanently extended this exemption and will put an end to all efforts to produce domestic materials for the manufacture of military uniforms. \" Sen. Jim Webb, D-
Virginia, agree with Graham. S.
The company has no incentive to invest in R & D.
He said the exception should be temporary and \"favored foreign suppliers of artificial silk more than our own US companies.
\"He argued in the Senate that, in due course, the United StatesS.
The company will be able to demonstrate the ability to manufacture materials that meet the requirements of the Army.
He is also worried about work.
\"For example, some companies, such as DuPont, have lost hundreds of jobs because they are unable to compete for military contracts,\" he said . \".
The Senate voted and nays agreed.
As of 2013, there was no delay in the fabric and no more imports. What next?
When members come back from recess on August, the bill is expected to be considered by the House.
Isakson believes his argument will succeed.
The facts are stubborn.
I think they will understand that this is the right thing to do when the facts come out.
\"Our army wants it, it\'s the best for our soldiers,\" he said . \".
Pentagon reporter Chris Lawrence has contributed to the report.
Everything about the war in AfghanistanS.
Activities of the American ArmyS.
When fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan, the army often faces the threat of roadside bombs.
They need the most protective clothing the market can afford, and they get ---for now.
Back home, Congress is brewing a battle over the next lucrative military service contract.
The problem comes down to the raw fibers used in their buildings.
The current uniform is produced in Georgia, USA, using a fabric called Defender M produced by Sky Silk.
It was favored by the military for its firepower.
Breathable performance.
But this fabric is made of a kind of artificial silk imported from Austria, which usually violates the military\'s purchase --
Requirements of the United States
Because of environmental reasons, this particular artificial silk cannot be produced in the United States, so Congress has passed an amendment to allow temporary imports.
The extension will expire on 2013, the \"sunset\", but this year\'s defense budget is now being finalized.
The idea of Sunset is for youS.
It\'s time for the manufacturer to come up with a similar product.
A defense contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars is at stake.
S. competitors have submitted alternatives, but after an independent test at the Textile College of North Carolina State University, the Department of Defense concluded that Tiansi\'s guard M--
Foreign-made fibers --
It\'s the hottest-resistant. Dr.
Roger Barker, who specializes in clothing burning at the Textile Academy, gave a presentation for CNN.
According to his test, the army said that the defensive player M had the longest fire resistance time in other fabrics.
What is the new heat?
\"What the resistant material can do is add a few seconds of protection so that a few seconds of protection can be the difference between a severe burn or a surviving burn,\" said Barker . \".
\"Life and Death\", Sen echoed.
R-Johnny Isaacson
Georgia, about those extra fire time.
He asked the Senate to extend the exemption.
\"As long as this is the best option in the world to protect our soldiers, we should definitely make the most of it,\" Isakson told CNN . \".
\"No American competitor can reach or surpass it,\" Isakson said in the Senate . \".
\"Obviously, if there is, then giving up will disappear. \" The U. S.
Army Service prosecutors say soldiers prefer the products.
\"They have always exceeded our expectations.
It turned out to be a valuable fabric
\"Our soldiers received it,\" Jeff Mel told CNN . \".
In a letter to CNN, a senior military official said the ability to acquire foreign artificial silk was \"a valuable authority \".
\"We regularly review the requirements for artificial silk in military service and test alternative items available in the country, which continues to support the determination of satisfactory quality of artificial silk yarn that meets domestic sources, sufficient quantities do not permit the procurement of required funds as required, writes Ashton Carter, deputy defense minister responsible for acquisitions, technology and logistics. Sen.
Lindsey Graham
South Carolina, which opposes Isakson\'s amendment, argued in the Senate that it \"permanently extended this exemption and will put an end to all efforts to produce domestic materials for the manufacture of military uniforms. \" Sen. Jim Webb, D-
Virginia, agree with Graham. S.
The company has no incentive to invest in R & D.
He said the exception should be temporary and \"favored foreign suppliers of artificial silk more than our own US companies.
\"He argued in the Senate that, in due course, the United StatesS.
The company will be able to demonstrate the ability to manufacture materials that meet the requirements of the Army.
He is also worried about work.
\"For example, some companies, such as DuPont, have lost hundreds of jobs because they are unable to compete for military contracts,\" he said . \".
The Senate voted and nays agreed.
As of 2013, there was no delay in the fabric and no more imports. What next?
When members come back from recess on August, the bill is expected to be considered by the House.
Isakson believes his argument will succeed.
The facts are stubborn.
I think they will understand that this is the right thing to do when the facts come out.
\"Our army wants it, it\'s the best for our soldiers,\" he said . \".
Pentagon reporter Chris Lawrence has contributed to the report.
Everything about the war in AfghanistanS.
Activities of the American ArmyS.
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