U.S. Defense Expert Warns Of Critical Munitions Shortfall, Putting Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) In Focus

U.S. Defense Expert Warns Of Critical Munitions Shortfall, Putting Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) In Focus

Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Air, formerly known as Govini, delivered a sharp warning on CNBC on June 18, 2026, about the state of America’s defense-industrial capacity. “There’s a lot of pressure on defense companies right now to deliver,” she said, adding that the Department of War is demanding more equipment, more material, and more munitions, with deliveries running years behind schedule. Dougherty framed the problem as a “readiness gap,” d…