President Trump is reportedly planning to meet with defense industry leaders to discuss increasing missile production due to concerns about dwindling U.S. supplies. The White House has denied such a meeting is scheduled, while Pentagon officials state the military has sufficient capabilities.
German firm Diehl Defence is in talks to transfer production of Ukraine's long-range 'Flamingo' missile to Germany. The company signed a technical agreement with Ukrainian producer Fire Point in April and plans further discussions.
Seymour Hersh reports Donald Trump discussed using nuclear weapons against Iran's missile sites with administration officials, expressing frustration and desperation. He was reportedly talked out of the escalation.
France is experiencing an ammunition shortage and is partnering with industrial companies to accelerate missile production, according to French Air and Space Force Chief of Staff General Jerome Bellanger. The defense official stated that supplies remain a problem following the provision of assistance to Persian Gulf countries in neutralizing drones, and that industry is being enlisted to replenish stocks of expended missiles.
