The US Trump administration has reportedly approached US industrial giants, Ford and General Motors, to potentially increase weapons production. Senior Pentagon officials have reportedly held discussions with Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM boss Mary Barra about whether these firms could help the military replenish its weapons stockpiles. This is part of a broader effort by the administration to put military manufacturing on a "wartime footing". The discussions have also included representatives from GE Aerospace and Oshkosh Defense. The discussions follow World War II efforts when Detroit automakers halted car production to produce bombers, trucks and aircraft as part of the US’ “Arsenal of Democracy.