Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- By Washington Post
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U.S. Defense Department leadership is intensifying pressure on military contractors to accelerate weapons production, addressing critical shortfalls in munitions supplies strained by ongoing regional conflicts. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg's directive signals urgent operational needs and supply chain vulnerabilities. The initiative aims to bolster domestic defense manufacturing capacity while managing geopolitical tensions and ensuring strategic military readiness in volatile regions.
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