WSJ: Pentagon Urges Missile Makers to Double Output for Potential China Conflict

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Monday, 29 September 2025 06:40 AM EDT

The U.S. Pentagon is urging defense contractors to double or quadruple production rates focusing on 12 critical weapons due to concerns over low U.S. stockpiles in a potential conflict with China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment. 

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