Pentagon orders plan for rapid weapons production as US munitions stockpiles dwindle - report

Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote that industry leaders had 21 days to present plans to “drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production."

The Pentagon's push for accelerated weapons production aligns with a broader modernization initiative and upcoming fiscal year 2028 budget request.

After heavy depletion of missile stocks, Pentagon asks defence firms to ramp up weapons production. Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth (AP image)The US Pentagon has asked defence companies to urgently accelerate weapons production and deliveries as Washington faces growing pressure to replenish critical munitions depleted duri