Defense Manufacturers Agree to ‘Quadruple Production’ of Weapons, Trump Announces

President Donald Trump says U.S. defense manufacturing companies have agreed to “quadruple production” of “‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry” amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. “We just concluded a very good meeting with the largest U.S. Defense Manufacturing Companies where we discussed Production and Production Schedules. They have agreed to quadruple Production of the ‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry in that we want to reach, as rapidly as possible, the highest levels of quantity,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday afternoon. “Expansion began three months prior to the meeting, and Plants and Production of…

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Lloyd Austin, Pentagon chief, slams China’s drive for hypersonic weapons

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region” and vowed the U.S. would maintain its capability to deter potential threats posed by China. Austin made the remarks in Seoul following annual security talks with his … The Washington Times stories: White House

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UPDATE 1-Republicans in U.S. Congress push back on Trump weapons packages to Saudi Arabia, UAE – Yahoo Finance

UPDATE 1-Republicans in U.S. Congress push back on Trump weapons packages to Saudi Arabia, UAE  Yahoo Finance U.S. Republican members of Congress pushed back on Wednesday against President Donald Trump’s plan to sell $ 8 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia and … “us republicans” – Google News

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Ban on low-yield nuclear weapons pushed by handful of Democrats – Stars and Stripes

Stars and Stripes Ban on low-yield nuclear weapons pushed by handful of DemocratsStars and StripesThe 2018 Nuclear Posture Review, a policy document that the Trump administration unveiled in February, reaffirms a long-held American doctrine that includes limiting the use of nuclear weapons to “extreme circumstances” and the need to maintain the …and more » us democrats – Google News

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US will provide anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, State Dept. official says – CNN

CNN US will provide anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, State Dept. official saysCNNThe move comes amid a recent uptick in clashes between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed separatists, and the same week the Trump administration announced it would permit sales of some small arms to Ukraine from US manufacturers. Secretary of State …US to send anti-tank missiles to UkraineABC News Officials: US agrees to provide lethal weapons to UkraineUSA TODAYall 162 news articles » us politics – Google News

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