Defense Contractors Face New Scrutiny Under the Trump Administration
Holland & Knight – The White House on January 7, 2026, issued an executive order (EO) titled "Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting," which aims to accelerate defense procurement and enhance the defense industrial base by shifting contractor priorities from investor returns to production and performance, including by limiting stock buybacks, dividends, and executive compensation.
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