Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
A Pentagon spokesman said it was focused on boosting munitions acquisitions to provide "the weapons our warfighters need at the pace the threat demands."
The Pentagon is urging US defense companies to increase weapons production due to depleted munitions stockpiles. A Pentagon spokesman stated that the department is focused on boosting munitions acquisitions to provide the necessary weapons for warfighters at the required pace.
According to a memo obtained by The Washington Post, Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has asked industry leaders to submit plans within 21 days to accelerate delivery schedules and increase production for critical capabilities. The memo emphasizes that years-long development cycles are not acceptable and that program schedules and production capacity must be dramatically accelerated.
The push for accelerated production is part of a broader modernization effort, as stated by officials. However, analysts warn that replenishing some systems could take years. The effort comes after recent fighting with Iran depleted the US military's already diminished stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors.
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