Trump urges defense firms to boost weapon production amid stockpile shortages, pushing for a $50B budget boost.

President Donald Trump met with top U.S. defense executives, including Lockheed Martin and RTX, to accelerate weapons production amid depleted stockpiles from ongoing military operations, particularly against Iran. The meeting, planned weeks in advance, aimed to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing and improve production speed, with Lockheed Martin expanding output of PAC-3 and THAAD missile interceptors. The administration is pushing contractors to prioritize military needs over shareholder returns, following a January executive order. A potential $50 billion supplemental defense budget request may be released to replace used munitions, adding to a $150 billion Republican-backed spending package. While the White House stated current stockpiles are sufficient, concerns remain about supply chain strain and impacts on Ukraine support.