22 jun 2026
Why Trump invoked the Defense Production Act now

“It’s a way for us to communicate and leverage industry,” said Michael Cadenazzi Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.
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President Donald Trump signs an executive order aboard Air Force One in May 2020. Trump recently invoked the Defense Production Act to secure American missile stockpiles. (The White House/Shealah Craighead) Topic: Air Warfare Blog Brand: The Buzz Region: North America Tags: Defense Industry , Defense Production Act , Department of Defense (DOD) , Donald Trump , Missiles , and United States What Is the “Defense Production Act,” and Why Is Trump Using It?
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What Is the “Defense Production Act,” and Why Is Trump Using It?
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