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Leading US defense companies are focusing on developing more affordable and less complex missile options. This initiative aims to move beyond costly, intricate, and slow-to-produce "exquisite" projectiles.
US defense companies are reporting a significant increase in demand for military equipment, driven by fresh orders from governments worldwide in response to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The Trump administration is expected to meet with leaders of major US defense companies at the White House to discuss accelerating weapon production, according to Reuters.
The Pentagon is pressuring US defense contractors to increase weapons production, citing concerns over depleted stockpiles and the need for faster manufacturing, a call echoed by German reports.
Volkswagen is reportedly in contact with various defense companies, according to an Austrian news source.
Google has issued a warning that state-sponsored hackers from China and Russia are actively targeting US defense companies with cyberattacks.
Major US defense companies, including Lockheed Martin and RTX, are reportedly seeking manufacturing facilities in Spain to strengthen their foothold in Europe amidst a push for a stronger indigenous European military industry.
US defense companies are increasing production to meet new demand from the war in Iran, a move that exposes an existing divide between them and the Trump administration.