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UPDATED Aug 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Aug 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
US memo urges companies to accelerate weapons production
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A memo says the US military is pushing companies to dramatically accelerate weapons production due to munitions shortages.
WHO: US military
WHAT: Memo urges companies to dramatically accelerate weapons production
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Munitions shortages prompted President Trump to chew out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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