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An early version of the Army Tactical Missile System is tested at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, in 2021. (John Hamilton/U.S. Army/AP)

Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks

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The Pentagon urged the U.S. defense industry to quickly boost weapon production amid shortages due to the Iran war, according to a Defense Department memo obtained by The Washington Post. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg emphasized the need for faster delivery schedules. The plea follows efforts to secure military funds and framework agreements with defense contractors, but congressional gridlock hinders progress.

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