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Trump Urges Defense Industry to Quadruple Weapons Production

3/7/2026

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Trump Accelerates Weapons Production

U.S. President Donald Trump convenes defense industry leaders to accelerate weapons production to replenish stockpiles depleted by operations in Iran.
Major contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are expected to attend.
Trump announced a commitment to quadruple production of high-tier weaponry with a supplemental budget request of around $50 billion.
The Pentagon has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran.
Iranian retaliation killed six U.S. service members in Kuwait.

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Sánchez Opposes Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, shaping Spain's political debate.
Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, opposes the United States' stance on Iran.
The Spanish government has seen a poll recovery, stabilizing around 28% amid rising Vox support.
A poll shows 68% of Spaniards oppose U.S. and Israeli actions in Iran, with many supporting Sánchez's position.

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Trump Accelerates Weapons Production

U.S. President Donald Trump convenes defense industry leaders to accelerate weapons production to replenish stockpiles depleted by operations in Iran.
Major contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are expected to attend.
Trump announced a commitment to quadruple production of high-tier weaponry with a supplemental budget request of around $50 billion.
The Pentagon has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran.
Iranian retaliation killed six U.S. service members in Kuwait.

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