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Pentagon demands accelerated weapons production from defense industry

The Pentagon is urgently requesting that U.S. defense contractors submit plans within three weeks to dramatically increase weapons production and shorten development cycles. This initiative aims to replenish depleted munitions stockpiles, particularly those impacted by recent conflicts. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg emphasized that current development timelines are unacceptable and that accelerated production is critical for national security. AI

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Pentagon demands accelerated weapons production from defense industry

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Pentagon tells defense execs to submit plans in 3 weeks to boost weapons production dramatically. ‘Years-long development cycles are not acceptable’

    The memo comes as recent fighting with Iran used up more of the U.S. military’s already diminished stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors.