Pentagon approaches automakers for weapons

Senior defense officials have held discussions with executives from Ford and General Motors about shifting some manufacturing capacity to support the war effort.

The Trump administration is seeking to overhaul military procurement as stocks of missiles and drones reach critically low levels.

While automakers have not yet committed to specific production lines, the Pentagon is exploring ways to utilize their advanced assembly facilities.

This move reflects the growing strain on the U.S. defense industrial base after months of intense conflict in the Middle East.