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Arnold says U.S. industry can ramp ammunition and missile production; warns drones are reshaping warfare
Summary
Edward Arnold told listeners U.S. industry can step up defense production—citing examples of tripled or quadrupled output for some munitions—and said advances in drones and lasers will change future conflicts.
A listener asked if American industry can refill defense orders, particularly for ammunition amid overseas conflict. Edward Arnold said manufacturers can expand output over time and cited examples—"they've already tripled production" for one missile and "quadrupled production" for another—while noting workforce and training needs when shifting to multiple shifts.
Arnold also emphasized technological change in warfare: he said advances in drones have been dramatic and argued that countries such as Ukraine have led in inexpensive drone development and deployment. "Drones are the future," he said, framing the production capacity discussion alongside a warning that military technology is rapidly evolving.
