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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josh Marcus

Pentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claims

The Trump administration is reportedly reaching out to U.S. automakers about using their factories to produce military gear, as the ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine drain American defense supplies.

Defense officials have spoken with top executives at General Motors, Ford, GE Aerospace, and machinery maker Oshkosh about the effort, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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