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UPDATED Aug 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Aug 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Pentagon official urges defense firms to speed key systems
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The Pentagon’s No. 2 official asked major U.S. defense companies to accelerate production and delivery of key weapons systems.
WHO: Pentagon’s No. 2 official
WHAT: Asked major U.S. defense companies to accelerate production and delivery of key weapons systems amid concerns about shortages and gaps.
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Concerns about shortages and gaps, exacerbated by the Iran war.
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