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US pushes defense firms to boost weapons amid Iran tensions and supply concerns

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24 Jun 2026
CNBC
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The CEOs of Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell met with President Trump as the administration urges defense contractors to increase weapons production due to concerns over U.S. missile and munitions stockpiles. This push follows recent U.S. military actions in Iran and ongoing peace talks, highlighting the need to replenish key weapons systems and assure allies of U.S. defense readiness. The White House requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran conflict and invoked the Defense Production Act to speed up production despite industry challenges like supply chain issues and long lead times. The administration also seeks to prioritize Pentagon contracts and American manufacturing over shareholder payouts, facing resistance from contractors on restrictions for stock buybacks and dividends.

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