Trump Opens Dialogue With Defense Industry Leaders

President Donald Trump speakers to military leaders in September 2025 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Defense Department photo.

President Donald Trump speaks to military leaders in September 2025 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Credit: Defense Department
Leaders of seven top defense firms in a meeting with President Donald Trump on March 6 appeared to reaffirm agreements to increase production of in-demand munitions and agreed to ongoing discussions with the White House on capacity increases amid the ongoing war in Iran. Trump in a March 6 social...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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