US rebuilding weapons stockpiles

 DC Daily Journal:

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth convened a high-stakes, closed-door meeting with leaders of the nation’s top defense contractors at the Pentagon last week. The urgent agenda was to accelerate the production of critical munitions to address dwindling weapons stocks amid escalating global threats, particularly from China. This initiative demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to maintaining peace through a robust and ready military.

A senior Trump administration official, speaking anonymously to discuss the private meeting, told reporters that the primary goal was to hold munitions manufacturers accountable. The objective is to ensure U.S. warfighters are equipped to confront sophisticated 21st-century threats. The meeting included executives from industry giants such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems, who were urged to step up production to meet the nation’s pressing defense needs.

This gathering followed Hegseth’s impassioned defense of recent U.S. military strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in June, highlighting the administration’s resolve to take decisive action to protect national interests. The strikes, part of a strategy to counter Iran’s aggression, demonstrated the critical need for a reliable supply of munitions to sustain such operations.

Hegseth was joined by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, a former private sector executive with a keen understanding of industry dynamics. Together, they are spearheading efforts to address inefficiencies that have long plagued the defense sector under previous administrations. During the meeting, they implored defense executives to rise to the occasion, emphasizing the urgency of equipping the military to face current and future challenges.
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The suppliers should already have a profit incentive and provide an adequate weapon supply.  However, there is nothing wrong with Hegseth and Trump ensuring that it happens.