US Deputy Defense Secretary Demands Rapid Increase in Weapons Production Amid Iran, China Tensions
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First reported by Walla · 7 hours ago
What happened
US Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has ordered the US defense industry to submit plans within 21 days to rapidly increase production of critical weapons amid heightened tensions with Iran and China. This urgent directive aims to accelerate development and manufacturing timelines, focusing on air defense, precision missiles, and cyber systems, following months of military operations against Iran's nuclear program.
- 01US Deputy Defense Secretary demands 21-day plan to speed up critical weapons production.
- 02The move responds to ongoing tensions with Iran and strategic rivalry with China.
- 03Development cycles lasting years are deemed unacceptable by the Pentagon.
- 04Focus is on air defense, precision missiles, and advanced cyber capabilities.
- 05The directive follows five months of US military action against Iran's nuclear program.
- 06The Pentagon aims to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted in Middle East operations.
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