Trump Suggests GM, Ford to Shift to Missile Production
The order authorizes voluntary Pentagon-industry agreements as officials seek to rebuild stockpiles after recent missile use, with one analysis saying the U.S. spent at least 45% of some systems.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to address systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base, enabling voluntary agreements between government and private defense firms.
- The conflict with Iran, which began in late February, strained U.S. munitions stockpiles; officials cited fragile supply chains and production bottlenecks that may "impair the ability" to expand defense equipment availability.
- Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy, explained the voluntary agreements allow companies to collaborate on solving "nasty issues in the supply chain or industrial base," a nine-month effort bypassing standard competitive limitations.
- Republican Sen. John Cornyn warned the Pentagon is "running short of funding" needed for national defense, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected claims of a munitions "crisis," insisting stockpiles are "getting stronger."
- The administration is seeking to bring the Defense Department's budget to a record $1.5 trillion through reconciliation, funding multi-year contracts for critical weapons including Patriot systems and Tomahawk missiles to ensure readiness.
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Trump to Meet Defense Industry Leaders as Administration Pushes Weapons Production Boost Amid Iran Talks
President Trump is expected to meet on Wednesday with executives from several of the nation’s largest defense contractors as his administration continues peace talks with Iran. The meeting will focus on increasing weapons production and strengthening U.S. manufacturing capabilities. The administration has also been pressuring defense companies to prioritize production over shareholder payouts, while seeking […]
Trump invokes Defense Production Act as U.S. munitions stockpiles dwindle
President Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to spur the production of more munitions, stockpiles of which have dwindled amid the U.S. war against Iran and years of heavy American military aid to allies such as Ukraine and Israel.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act To Rebuild U.S. Missile And Munitions Stockpiles
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – President Donald Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to accelerate the production of U.S. munitions, missiles, interceptors, and critical defense components as American stockpiles face mounting strain from the war with Iran and years of heavy weapons transfers to allies, including Ukraine and Israel. In a June 11 memorandum to Defense Secretary Pete H…
Between War And Peace: Trump Invoked Weapons Production Law Before Iran Deal
By most estimates the US has fired billions worth of interceptors, missiles, and rockets, as well as jet fuel and other operational costs over the past four months of fighting in Iran and the Middle East region.
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