US : The encourages the defense sector to increase ship and aircraft manufacturing
US: Declaring that the US can no longer afford ten-year timetables to deliver vital defense assets in the face of mounting international security threats, US President Donald Trump signaled a vigorous drive to speed the manufacture of warships and military aircraft.
Trump said his administration will put pressure on defense contractors to drastically reduce manufacturing cycles for ships, planes, and other critical equipment at a news conference in Mar-a-Lago with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Navy Secretary John Phelan.
“Not in ten or fifteen years.” On Monday, Trump said, “We need them now,” claiming that long timetables had undermined US military preparedness.
Trump warned that if firms are unable to provide equipment swiftly, the US would lose its military advantage. He said that he intends to meet with defense contractors to review production timelines, capital spending, and manufacturing capacity.
“We produce the world’s best equipment.” However, they don’t produce them quickly enough,” he said.
The President cited the delivery delays of fighter planes and other aircraft and ships as evidence that manufacturing bottlenecks are often caused by inadequate plant capacity rather than technological advancements. He said that expanding factories and making significant investments in industrial infrastructure were the only ways to boost production.
“The only way they’re going to be able to deliver them even with the F-35 is if they build new plants,” Trump said.
Using the argument that speedier manufacturing is a national security priority, Trump said that his government will encourage businesses to reroute revenues into increasing output rather than CEO salaries or shareholder dividends.
“They claim that we lack the funds to construct the plant.” They must construct plants,” he said.
The President also emphasized the reopening and growth of US shipyards, particularly some that had been shuttered or neglected for years, claiming that this would enable the United States to once again produce sophisticated naval platforms on a large scale.
He said that the United States is presently developing many submarines and intends to keep its technical lead, and that the government has already inked significant defense contracts for additional ships, destroyers, and submarines.
Trump referred to increasing production as a long-term investment in both manufacturing strength and security, claiming it would also boost industrial activity in many states and generate thousands of jobs.
Despite China’s fast naval force expansion, the US defense sector has long been criticized for cost overruns, manufacturing delays, and dwindling shipyard capacity. Slow manufacturing schedules might weaken deterrence in future confrontations, according to US officials.
In order to maintain US military superiority and guarantee that the armed services can react swiftly to new threats, the Trump administration has maintained that industrial speed and scale must be restored.