Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks

The Pentagon is urging the U.S. defense industry to accelerate weapon production to replenish diminished munition stockpiles, especially those used during fighting with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg issued a memo demanding that companies submit plans for aggressive delivery schedules and increased production within 21 days. The article notes that stocks of interceptors like Patriot and THAAD have fallen significantly since the conflict began.