Trump has called on defense contractors to stop stock buybacks and increase weapon production, emphasizing the need for long-term national security over short-term financial gains. He criticized the industry for prioritizing buybacks instead of investing in new facilities and urged faster production amid delays in key programs. The Pentagon is currently negotiating with Lockheed Martin and RTX to expand missile production capacity. Trump's comments have sparked speculation about potential executive orders to regulate executive pay and prohibit buybacks in the defense sector.