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US military pushes companies to ‘dramatically accelerate’ weapons production as Iran war burns through supply, memo says

President Trump reportedly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a munitions shortage at Camp David. The shortage was attributed to the ongoing war with Iran, prompting military calls for companies to accelerate weapons production.

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