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President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act last week to compel defense companies to increase weapon production due to depleted stockpiles.

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President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
What
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act last week to compel defense companies to increase weapon production due to depleted stockpiles.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:32:23 GMT · 5h 53m ago
Where
United States, France ·
Why
The war with Iran, along with conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, significantly depleted US weapon stockpiles, particularly missiles.
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The invocation of the Defense Production Act signals a notable concern within the Trump administration regarding the US's defense industrial capacity, potentially leading to increased demand and production for defense contractors, and highlighting ongoing debates about the adequacy of military stockpiles amid global conflicts.

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