US Pentagon Plans Quadruple Missile Production Amid Rising Global Tensions

The Trump administration has initiated a major military buildup focused on accelerating the production of key missile systems in preparation for potential conflicts, notably with China. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has urged defense contractors to significantly increase inventories of missiles such as THAAD interceptors, Patriot missile interceptors, SM-6 anti-ship missiles, drones, and Precision Strike Missiles, citing concerns over depleted supplies due to ongoing support for Ukraine and the threat of Chinese aggression toward Taiwan. This push is supported by the recent allocation of approximately $25 billion under the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" to fund munitions production over the next five years. The Department of Defense has been renamed the Department of War, reflecting the administration's heightened focus on military readiness, with high-level meetings involving Pentagon officials, defense industry leaders, and military generals emphasizing preparation for potential large-scale conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that U.S. decisions to supply Ukraine with advanced weapons like Tomahawk missiles could escalate tensions dramatically, risking direct U.S.-Russia confrontation. These developments underscore increasing global tensions and the U.S. government's shift toward aggressive defense measures amid fears of global warfare.