War with Iran cost the US its global advantage - assessment

The Pentagon has urged weapons manufacturers to ramp up production amid a shortage caused by the war with Iran. A memorandum from Steve Feinberg gives companies 21 days to submit plans for accelerating deliveries. Five months of the campaign have depleted long-range weapons stockpiles, despite Trump's optimism.

The Pentagon has called on American weapons manufacturers to increase output amid concerns that arms stockpiles are dwindling due to ongoing combat operations against Iran, CNN reports. In a memorandum prepared Wednesday by Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, defense companies are given no more than 21 days to present plans for significantly accelerating deliveries and boosting production of the most sought-after weapons. A source confirmed the existence of the August 5 memorandum, noting it will be considered in preparing the FY2028 budget, while the FY2027 budget already before Congress could significantly speed up the process. Parnell endorsed the memorandum's content, stressing that direct Pentagon engagement with the defense industry is not new practice, and that Feinberg plays a key role in reforming the outdated military procurement system. Earlier, Kursor reported that five months of the US military campaign against Iran have significantly reduced American long-range weapons stockpiles, while President Trump insists the country has unprecedented weapons reserves.