General Motors is holding preliminary discussions with the U.S. Pentagon to increase military equipment and weapons production. The automaker aims to leverage its manufacturing capacity to help replenish strained U.S. weapons stockpiles.

This potential collaboration represents a strategic shift for General Motors beyond its core automotive business. The move would allow the company to enter the defense sector and diversify its revenue streams.

General Motors' stock price is gaining attention as investors weigh the long-term implications of this industrial pivot. No formal agreements have been announced at this stage.