Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished stockpile of munitions, including those depleted in the ongoing war with Iran . Pentagon…
The Pentagon is urging American defense companies to expedite weapons production, as concerns grow over depleted stocks of munitions, particularly those used in the ongoing conflict with Iran. A Pentagon spokesman stated that the department is actively pushing for increased acquisitions of munitions to ensure that warfighters have the necessary weapons at the pace dictated by the threat.
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has instructed industry leaders to submit plans within 21 days to deliver critical capabilities more rapidly and in greater quantities. The push for accelerated production comes amid reports that recent fighting with Iran has depleted the U.S. military's existing stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors, potentially leaving American troops more vulnerable if hostilities resume.
According to a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, reduced inventories of Patriot and THAAD interceptors could force the U.S. and its Middle Eastern allies to assume greater risks to conserve these air defenses. In response to public concerns about the munitions shortage, President Donald Trump has claimed that the U.S. possesses "massive amounts" and that additional supplies are being manufactured and shipped to meet demand.
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