Trump uses Cold War-era law to boost US weapons supplies after stocks depleted by Iran conflict (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump used the Cold War-era Defence Production Act to accelerate weapons delivery after stockpiles were depleted during the Iran conflict and other wars.

• Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to boost US weapons supplies after stockpiles were depleted.
• The move aims to address systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base through voluntary agreements with defense contractors.
• The Iran conflict has strained US munitions reserves, including critical interceptor missiles.