What Happened
US Seeks Faster Weapons Delivery Amid Iran War Shortages
The US Pentagon has urged defense firms to speed up weapons production amid shortages caused by the Iran war. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has given contractors 21 days to submit plans for faster delivery and production. The move comes as the US has depleted its stockpile of certain missiles, including Tomahawk and Patriot interceptors. The Pentagon has signed agreements with major contractors to boost production, but progress depends on Congress passing a defense spending bill. This development was reported by the Washington Post.