Pentagon Needs a Playbook for Munitions Surge Production (warontherocks.com)

• Tomahawk missiles have multi-year production timelines post-contract.
• Ukraine conflict underscores critical need for rapid munitions resupply.
• Pentagon urged to create standardized playbook for production surges.

"Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles used in Operation Epic Fury take months to contract and years to produce. The Russo-Ukrainian war highlights challenges in rapidly replenishing munitions. This article argues the Pentagon must develop a standardized playbook to accelerate production timelines, drawing lessons from current conflicts."