Steve Feinberg

US Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg is leading efforts to ramp up missile production amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Facing manufacturing bottlenecks, budgetary hurdles, and scrutiny over Wall Street ties, Feinberg is pushing aggressive private-equity-style reforms to secure vital military stockpiles.

The White House has explored potential replacements for Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, sources say. Both the White House and the Pentagon denied the reports, affirming that Feinberg retains full support in his role.