Trump increases production of some of the most powerful missiles amid WW3 fears

Major changes could be happening behind the scenes to make the US even more well equipped, as fears remain over the country heading to war.

President Donald Trump has certainly been making some changes since returning to the White House for his second term in January, but one change earlier this year sparked some concern among citizens - especially as geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

Before making it official, Trump said he was endeavouring to change the name of one of the US government departments, a move that caught many people by surprise.

In August, he said that he would be moving to change the name of the Department of Defense back to the Department of War, reversing the clock by almost eight decades.

A reporter asked the president: "On the Department of War, how do you plan to do that? It requires an act of Congress to rename the Defense Department..."

Donald Trump caused a stir after announcing a change to the Department of Defense (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

To which Trump replied: "We're just going to do it. I'm sure Congress will go along if we need that... Defense is too defensive. We want to be defensive, but we want to be offensive, too if we have to be."

He added: "You know, we call it the Department of Defense, but between us, I think we're going to change the name. You want to know the truth. I think we're going to have some information on that may be soon."

Trump later signed an executive order rebranding the department in September, sparking fears that the administration is aware of a potential upcoming conflict.

These fears have intensified following reports that the US is increasing the number of devastating missiles in its arsenal.

According to a Mail Online report, US military leaders have reportedly requested that contractors double and possibly quadruple their inventory for select weapons.

These weapons include Patriot missile interceptors, anti-ship missiles and precision bombs.

More Patriot missiles are one of the weapons requested by the US (SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)

While it is not clear with whom the US could be involved in a war, many suspect it could be China due to ongoing economic tensions and the possibility of the nation invading.

Department of War officials have regularly called for more missiles due to a dwindling supply as the US supports Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The Trump Administration's 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' signed into law in July, set aside approximately $25 billion over five years for new spending on munitions.

Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell noted the US was considering possibilities on how to expand the number of weapons.

He said: “President Trump and Secretary Hegseth are exploring extraordinary avenues to expand our military might and accelerate the production of munitions.”