The administration of Donald Trump is set to meet with top U.S. defense contractors at the White House on March 6 to discuss accelerating weapons production.

The talks come amid concerns over shrinking ammunition stockpiles following recent military operations. Sources say the conflict with Iran has significantly depleted supplies, with even greater use of long-range missiles than those previously delivered to Ukraine, The Caspian Post reports via foreign media.

Since 2022 - after the start of the war in Ukraine and Israel’s military campaign in Gaza - the U.S. has spent billions of dollars’ worth of weaponry, from artillery systems and shells to anti-tank missiles. The latest escalation has further strained inventories.

At the White House meeting, manufacturers are expected to be urged to speed up production. Companies and officials have largely declined to comment. Lockheed Martin, the Pentagon, and the White House did not respond to media inquiries, while RTX declined to comment. Earlier, Trump claimed on social media that the United States has “virtually unlimited” ammunition reserves.

Following strikes on Iran, the U.S. deployed Tomahawk cruise missiles, F-35 fighter jets, and armed drones. Tomahawk missiles are produced by Raytheon, which has an agreement with the Pentagon to gradually increase output to 1,000 missiles per year. In 2026, the Defense Department plans to procure 57 Tomahawks at an average price of about $1.3 million per unit.

The administration is also stepping up pressure on contractors, demanding they prioritize fulfilling government contracts and expanding production over shareholder payouts. In January, Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying companies failing to meet their obligations. The Pentagon is expected to publish a list of underperforming contractors, giving them 15 days to submit board-approved corrective plans - or risk consequences, including possible contract termination.