The U.S. is boosting weapons production with $50B in new funding and potential use of the Defense Production Act due to depleted munitions stockpiles from ongoing conflicts.

The Trump administration is convening top defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and RTX, to boost weapons production amid depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles from recent military operations, particularly strikes on Iran. A proposed $50 billion supplemental budget request aims to replenish used supplies, while the administration pressures firms to prioritize production over profits, threatening contract terminations for underperformers. Despite President Trump’s claim of a “virtually unlimited supply” of munitions, officials acknowledge growing strain on reserves, especially for long-range missiles and air defense systems. The Pentagon is exploring use of the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to compel faster output, as sustained conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Middle East continue to strain U.S. defense stocks.