Trump taps Defence Production Act to boost US weapons stockpiles drained by Iran war (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Donald Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to address depleted weapons stockpiles, citing 'systemic constraints' in the munitions industrial base and calling for voluntary agreements with defence contractors. Officials emphasized prioritizing domestic industrial capacity while limiting resources to allies, though Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed concerns about stockpile shortages.

• US President Donald Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to address depleted weapons stockpiles
• The memo cites 'systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base' and calls for voluntary agreements with defence contractors
• Officials emphasize prioritizing domestic industrial base while limiting resources to allies like Ukraine
• Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed concerns about US stockpile shortages
• The 15-week Iran conflict has raised concerns about US resource allocation