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The Pentagon urges top defense firms to boost missile production amid China conflict concerns.
The U.S. Pentagon is reportedly pushing major defense contractors to dramatically increase production of 12 key missile systems, with some asked to double or quadruple output, amid concerns over insufficient stockpiles for a potential conflict with China, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing officials familiar with the matter.
The effort, led by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg through a new Munitions Acceleration Council, includes frequent high-level meetings and direct weekly calls with executives.
The directive, not publicly confirmed, reflects growing strategic anxieties over military readiness and supply chain resilience.
Meanwhile, in Michigan, a former Marine opened fire at a church, crashed a pickup into the building, set it ablaze, and attempted to detonate explosives before being shot dead by police; at least four people were killed and eight injured.
The FBI is investigating the attack, which followed bomb threats against other churches in the area, though no devices were found.
Climate and pollution issues continue to challenge Europe, with the EU warning of worsening water scarcity and environmental degradation.
El Pentágono urge a las principales firmas de defensa a aumentar la producción de misiles en medio de las preocupaciones de China por el conflicto.