*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 *

** Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting Notice of Actions To Remedy a Shortfall in the Defense Industrial Base Relating to Production Capability for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems **

*June 10, 2019 *

*Dear Madam Chairwoman: (Dear Mr. Chairman) *

In accordance with section 303(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the "Act") (50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(6)(A)), I transmit herewith notice of a shortfall in the defense industrial base relating to production capability for small unmanned aerial systems and of action to remedy that shortfall. The Department of Defense will take actions to develop and purchase equipment and materials needed for creating, maintaining, protecting, and expanding production capability for small unmanned aerial systems.

I have also included my determination required pursuant to section 303(a)(5) of the Act. These proposed initiatives are essential to the national defense.

Sincerely,

DONALD J. TRUMP

NOTE: An original was not available for verification of the content of this letter.

*Categories:* Communications to Congress : Defense industrial base, shortfall in small unmanned aerial systems, letter transmitting notice of actions to rectify*.*

*Subjects:* Defense and national security : Defense industry, strengthening efforts; Defense, Department of : Procurement contracts, improvement efforts.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201900381.