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Trump Orders Boost to Munitions Production
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Trump just signed an executive order using the Defense Production Act to turbocharge U.S. munitions manufacturing—missiles, gear, and more—after revealing critical shortages and shaky supply chains threaten national defense. The move follows April reports that Patriot and THAAD stockpiles are dangerously low, fueled by escalating tensions with Iran since February. Officials aim for long-term capacity building, signaling this isn’t a one-off fix but a strategic pivot to secure America’s defense industrial base amid rising global threats.
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