Pentagon Pushes to Double Missile Production for Potential China Conflict
- sciart0
- Sep 30
- 1 min read
Quick Summary
The Pentagon is urging missile suppliers to double or even quadruple production rates to address low weapons stockpiles for a potential conflict with China.
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg is taking a hands-on role in the Munitions Acceleration Council, which aims to boost output of 12 critical weapons, including Patriot interceptors.
Despite a $25 billion funding increase, industry experts and contractors indicate that tens of billions more are needed to meet aggressive production targets.