US weighs using Defense Production Act to accelerate munition production in Iran conflict
The Trump administration is privately weighing invoking the Defense Production Act to force defense companies to speed up munition production as U.S. stockpiles are strained in the Iran conflict. While officials discuss ramping up output amid a war described as Operation Epic Fury, White House and Pentagon statements stress stockpiles are sufficient for now, even as congressional briefings highlight ongoing concerns about readiness and the timeline for expanding production.