Pentagon pushes missile production amid rising China conflict fearsThe United States is accelerating its preparations for a potential conflict with China by pressing major defense contractors to ramp up missile production on an unprecedented scale, according to recent reports from the Wall Street Journal. The Council has zeroed in on 12 specific missile systems deemed critical for a possible confrontation, ranging from long-range anti-ship missiles to air defense interceptors. Manufacturing certain missile systems requires complex supply chains and specialized parts, some of which take years to procure. The acceleration of missile production is not merely about stockpiles; it reflects a profound shift in US strategic priorities. Yet accelerating missile production alone cannot resolve the broader strategic dilemmas.