The Pentagon is increasing production of Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles due to their strategic significance in war simulations, particularly in the event of a Chinese invasion of the Taiwan Strait, and Lockheed Martin plans to double production to well over a thousand combined LRASM and JASSM missiles.

The Indo-Pacific Command recently requested from Congress the largest-ever amount of defense funding for the region, seeking to amplify regional security equipment and capabilities.

The US Air Force has sought a budget boost for FY24 as it plans to retire dozens of F-22s and other older fighter planes and acquire new aircraft.