ARMS Act

The Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act, or ARMS Act, proposes to amend the Arms Export Control Act to significantly modify the authorities governing the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) . This legislation aims to enhance the SDAF's capacity and flexibility by revising the provisions for how moneys are credited to the fund, thereby streamlining the acquisition and sales process for defense articles. The bill's findings emphasize the critical role of the U.S. defense industrial base and the increasing global demand for U.S. defense capabilities, which often exceed domestic procurement. By strengthening and expanding the SDAF, the Act seeks to reduce delivery delays, improve the efficiency and predictability of defense article deliveries to allied and partner nations, and support the U.S. defense industrial base. Ultimately, these modifications are intended to bolster U.S. strategic credibility, strengthen interoperability, and reinforce long-standing international relationships.