President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at changing how defense contractors operate in relation to the U.S. military. The order is intended to prevent these companies from prioritizing stock buybacks and large corporate distributions over key activities such as increasing production capacity, fostering innovation, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment for the armed forces.
According to the White House, this move seeks to hold underperforming defense contractors accountable and maintain the United States military’s high level of capability. President Trump stated that his administration is committed to making sure that contractors do their best work for the government.
The Executive Order reflects a continued focus on national security and accountability within the defense sector. “President Trump has always put the warfighter first and demanded accountability from every part of the defense enterprise,” according to a statement released by the administration.
