The Pentagon has urged missile manufacturers to significantly increase production of critical weapons systems, including Patriot interceptors, SM-6, LRASM, JASSM, and PrSM. This request comes amid concerns over low stockpiles in light of potential conflict with China.
Major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman are responding by expanding their factories and hiring additional staff. Suppliers are under pressure to boost their output by 2.5 times within the next 6 to 24 months. The Pentagon is also considering options for private capital and licensing to facilitate this increase in production.
This development follows ongoing discussions about the United States" military readiness and its strategic posture in relation to global threats. For further context on international military dynamics, see recent developments regarding U.S. support for Ukraine.
