⏺Pentagon asks defense companies to increase weapons production faster

- Because the war with Iran has sharply depleted the country’s missile reserves - Companies have 21 days to come up with a plan to increase production and expand factories - The main concern that has been reported is a shortage of air-defense munitions such as Patriot and THAAD - The Pentagon is also seeking large arms contracts - But part of this program depends on approval of the new defense budget in Congress