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“Prioritizing the Warfighter” Executive Order: What Defense Contractors Need to Know

Bradley – On January 7, 2026, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14372 entitled “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting.” The order marks a decisive shift in federal defense procurement policy: Production performance and readiness now take precedence over shareholder returns for major contractors.

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