Following the War with Iran: Pentagon Demands Dramatic Acceleration of Weapons Production
The Pentagon has approached the heads of the defense industries in the United States with a demand to significantly accelerate the rate of production and supply of weapons, against the backdrop of a severe shortage…
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The Pentagon is demanding a dramatic acceleration of weapons production from U.S. defense contractors, citing severe ammunition shortages tied to the war in Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has given companies 21 days to present plans for faster timelines and expanded capacity. The urgency follows President Donald Trump demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the depleted stockpiles, signaling internal administration tension over military readiness.