White House set to host weapons makers as US defence stockpile worry grows

Synopsis The White House is convening defense contractors this week to ramp up munitions production, as stockpiles are strained by the ongoing conflict with Iran. President Trump confirmed the meeting, highlighting efforts to boost weapon manufacturing, including by auto companies like General Motors. The White House is set to host a meeting of US defense contractors this week to push for more robust munitions production as weapon stockpiles go under strain after nearly four months of war with Iran, as reported by Bloomberg. US President Donald Trump acknowledged the key defence meeting, which a White House official earlier said would…