WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) – Executives from America’s top defense contractors are preparing for a possible meeting with President Trump at the White House later this week, where they will face pressure to accelerate production of weapons and munitions amid depleted U.S. stockpiles.

The discussions follow extensive U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including recent strikes on Iran, as well as continued support for allies in Ukraine and Israel. Key systems such as Tomahawk cruise missiles, precision-guided munitions and air-defense interceptors have seen sharp drawdowns, prompting concerns about readiness for potential future conflicts, sources familiar with the matter said.

A similar high-level meeting earlier this year led to commitments to dramatically increase output of advanced weaponry. Leaders from companies including Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing and Northrop Grumman are expected to update the administration on efforts to expand manufacturing capacity while highlighting challenges such as supply chain bottlenecks, workforce shortages and facility limitations.

The Trump administration has made rebuilding stockpiles a priority through executive actions and calls for supplemental funding. Officials stress the need to scale up both sophisticated “exquisite” systems and basic munitions to maintain a strong deterrent posture for U.S. forces.

No final schedule for the meeting has been confirmed, but preparations are underway as national security concerns mount, according to the sources.

The push comes as Israel continues to face threats from Iran and its proxies, with U.S. aid playing a critical role in bolstering the Jewish state’s defenses.