Pentagon has approached major U.S. manufacturers, including GM and Ford, to shift factory capacity toward weapons production.
Discussions also involve GE Aerospace and Oshkosh Corp to potentially produce missiles, drones, and tactical systems amid depleted stockpiles.
Initiative reflects the Trump administration’s effort to place the defense industrial base on a wartime footing due to Iran and Ukraine conflicts.
Outreach aims to augment domestic production capacity and support traditional defense contractors.