Daniel Davis Deep Dive Pentagon Doubling Missile Production /Lt Col Daniel Davis
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Sep 29, 2025 The discussion kicks off with alarming insights on the Pentagon's push to double missile production amidst growing geopolitical threats. Daniel highlights the troubling disconnect between urgent calls for increased output and the lack of actual contracts. He explores the daunting challenges of scaling manufacturing during crises and the dire implications of potential war with China over Taiwan. The need for robust air defenses against mass drone barrages is underscored, alongside a critical look at Western rhetoric and the complex landscape of negotiations surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
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Urging Vs. Contracting Limits Surge
- The Pentagon is urging but not contracting for a large missile production surge, which limits industrial response.
- Daniel Davis warns 'urging' signals create risk for contractors and yields only incremental capacity growth.
Interceptor Shortfall Threatens Air Defense
- U.S. interceptor missile stockpiles are far below what's needed to defend at scale or support allies.
- Davis stresses doubling production is insufficient without contracts, supply chains, and trained personnel.
Russia's Slow Industrial Ramp In 2022
- Davis recounts Russia's 2022 mobilization struggles and industrial retooling that took over a year to ramp production.
- He uses this as an example of how hard and slow wartime industrial conversion can be even for Russia.