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Pentagon orders weapons makers to speed missile output after Iran war drained stocks
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The Pentagon’s 21-day push could trigger a broader scramble to rebuild missile stockpiles after the Iran war.

This is a direct readout of wartime strain on US defense supply chains. If stockpiles are thinner than expected, it affects deterrence, allied confidence and the pace of future military planning.

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This is a direct readout of wartime strain on US defense supply chains. If stockpiles are thinner than expected, it affects deterrence, allied confidence and the pace of future military planning.

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The US Defense Department has asked weapons makers to accelerate missile production after supplies fell during the war with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg gave industry leaders 21 days to present plans for faster delivery and higher output, while a CSIS report warned low interceptor stockpiles could force the US and allies to take more air-defense risk.

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Pentagon orders weapons makers to speed missile output after Iran war drained stocks

The US military is trying to rebuild depleted air-defense capacity fast, and industry has been given a 21-day deadline to respond.

Indian Express·2h ago
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