General Dynamics could simply replicate Scranton’s traditional manufacturing method, which dated back to the time of the Korean War. Spooked, General Dynamics workers tore out hardware to cut off remote access to the machines, two former workers said. Faced with the kaleidoscopic array of problems, the response from General Dynamics managers always seemed to be to plow forward. Finally, in June 2025, the Army told General Dynamics it was considering terminating the contract awards for the plant, a defense trade publication reported at the time. General Dynamics also pledged to put $200 million into the project.