WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished stockpile of munitions, including those depleted in the ongoing war with Iran.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that the department was actively focused on boosting munitions acquisitions. The push comes as recent fighting with Iran used up more of the U.S. military’s already diminished stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors, potentially putting American troops at more risk.

According to reports, stocks of key air-defense interceptors, including THAAD and Patriot, have fallen sharply from pre-war levels. Following recent fighting, the Patriot stockpile is now estimated to be between 759 and 827 — a decrease of at least 65% since before the conflict began. THAAD interceptors are estimated to be between 234 and 278. Informed sources have said the U.S. military used nearly four-fifths of its THAAD interceptor inventory and almost half of its Patriot interceptors since the beginning of the war.

The Pentagon has given defense industry executives 21 days to submit plans for accelerating the production and delivery of critical military capabilities. The administration is seeking $52.9 billion for munitions and another $21 billion specifically to replace stocks depleted during the Iran war.

President Trump has sought additional funding from Congress — $67 billion in one request — to replenish weapons stockpiles, blaming the Biden administration for not properly funding the Defense Department.