What Happened
US Munitions Shortage Sparks Call for Rapid Industry Response
The Pentagon has issued a directive to the US defense industry to rapidly increase the production and delivery of weapons, including munitions in extreme shortage due to the war with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg’s directive comes amid tensions over a critical US munitions shortage. The move is seen as a response to the depletion of stocks and aims to ensure the US military’s readiness. The directive was first reported by The Washington Post.