The Pentagon and the Small Business Administration (SBA) signed a new agreement on Monday, October 12, 2026, aimed at expanding access to strategic capital for small businesses within the U.S. defense industrial base. This agreement builds on the Smaller War Plants Commission (SWPC), which was announced in late August 2026.
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Pentagon and SBA Sign Agreement to Enhance Capital Access for Defense Sector
On October 12, 2026, the Pentagon and the Small Business Administration signed an agreement to improve access to capital for small businesses in the defense industrial base. This initiative builds on the Smaller War Plants Commission announced in August 2026.
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