# Pentagon gives defence firms 21 days to speed up weapons production 2026-08-09T06:40:51+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Pentagon has ordered US defence companies to submit plans within 21 days for faster weapons production, as inventories of advanced missile interceptors have dropped sharply after five months of conflict with Iran. Deputy Defence Secretary Steve Feinberg told industry leaders in a memo that years-long development cycles were unacceptable. The directive, confirmed by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, aims to accelerate deliveries and expand capacity for critical systems. A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that US Patriot interceptor stocks have fallen by at least 65 percent from pre-war levels, and THAAD interceptor stocks are at least 38 percent lower. The think tank warns that depleted air defences could force US forces to engage fewer incoming Iranian missiles, raising the risk of successful attacks. President Donald Trump has disputed reports of a shortage, claiming the US has “massive amounts” of weapons. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: Iran, Patriot missiles, Pentagon, THAAD, US defence, weapons stocks Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pentagon-orders-faster-weapons-output-as-iran-war-depletes-stocks/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pentagon-orders-faster-weapons-output-as-iran-war-depletes-stocks/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.