Defense Department Demands Arms Makers Speed Up Production

The U.S. Department of Defense is urgently demanding that arms manufacturers dramatically increase their production capacity and shorten delivery times, according to a report by The Washington Post. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg issued a memo to industry leaders stating that development cycles lasting years are unacceptable. He mandated that companies provide plans within 21 days to "significantly accelerate delivery timelines and/or increase production of critical capabilities." This directive comes as the White House seeks to secure industry support for unlocking military funds and bolstering the nation's defense industrial base. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the memo's authenticity, noting it will inform the fiscal year 2028 budget proposal. President Donald Trump acknowledged recent shortages in certain types of U.S. weaponry but asserted the country possesses sufficient ammunition for potential conflicts. He indicated that production of long-range Tomahawk missiles and Patriot air defense projectiles is increasing, though he conceded that some ammunition types might be less precise.

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The development cycles that last years are not acceptable. We must drastically accelerate our timelines and expand our production capacity right now.