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Pentagon Seeks Automaker Production As DOD Doles Out NewContracts

HARRISON MILLER
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The Pentagon is engaging automakers like GM and Ford to repurpose manufacturing lines for munitions production amid escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Iran that have strained U.S. weapons stockpiles. Defense officials denied earlier claims of a precision missile shortage, clarifying stockpile levels remain adequate despite heavy usage in recent Iran war operations. Lockheed Martin and RTX secured new missile contracts on April 15, 2026, as the DoD accelerates production to replenish depleted arsenals and meet wartime demand. The Trump administration’s push reflects urgency to expand defense industrial capacity, leveraging commercial manufacturers to bridge gaps in military supply chains. Army Fires Center revised prior statements on April 15, acknowledging operational stress but asserting no critical shortages exist in key strike systems.
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BREAKING: Market Keeps Rising; Netflix Dives LateThe Trump administration has reportedly approached automakers and other manufacturers to shift some operations to weapons production in an effort to help supplement munitions as the wars in Ukraine and Iran deplete stockpiles. The report comes just one day after a spokesperson at the Army Fires Center denied an arms shortage. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense on Wednesday awarded Lockheed… 4/15/2026 The U.S. Army corrects recent comments claiming the U.S. faces a precision strike missile shortage after Iran war bombardments. 4/15/2026 The U.S. Army corrects recent comments claiming the U.S. faces... Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20!Get market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis.Learn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools, top-performing stock lists, and educational content.Information in Investor’s Business Daily is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities. The information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability, including with respect to information that appears in closed captioning. Historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance. Authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss. We make no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies. Information is subject to change without notice. For information on use of our services, please see our Terms of Use.*Real-time prices by Nasdaq Last Sale. Real-time quote and/or trade prices are not sourced from all markets. Ownership data provided by LSEG and Estimate data provided by FactSet.IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Investor's Business Daily, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and other marks are trademarks owned by Investor's Business Daily, LLC.©2026 Investor’s Business Daily, LLC.

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