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Pentagon calls for accelerated weapons production amid supply concerns

The Pentagon has urged defense contractors to ramp up production as concerns grow over depleted munitions stockpiles.

The Business Standard ยท 9 August 2026, 9:55 AM

In response to concerns regarding depleted munitions stockpiles, the Pentagon has requested that defense firms accelerate their production efforts. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has recently pushed back against reports suggesting that the United States is facing a shortage of munitions.