Defense Executives Meet With Trump Administration On Funding Request

Defense executives are set to meet with Trump administration officials to discuss plans to replenish munitions and other weaponry expended in Iran, with a possible supplemental funding request that could exceed $50 billion. The meeting comes amid questions over the state of American munition stockpiles, with some lawmakers expressing concern over dwindling levels. According to a White House official and another source familiar with the discussions, President Donald Trump is expected to attend the meeting, which will include major defense primes and other large contractors. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.