The White House is pursuing a significant shift in U.S. industrial policy, actively seeking government equity stakes in private-sector companies that receive substantial federal funding for key technologies. This represents a clear move away from traditional grant and loan models, positioning the government as a direct, strategic investor in critical sectors like semiconductors, advanced energy,…
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plan to spend up to $200 million on a multi-year advertising campaign for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) represents a massive misallocation of taxpayer dollars. Instead of investing heavily in costly advertisements that warn potential migrants, DHS should pivot these substantial funds to implement proven, high-tech solutions that…
A military contractor data breach recently impacted MAG Aerospace, a key United States defense firm specializing in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services for government clients. This security incident, which exposed the personal data of thousands of individuals, underscores the critical cybersecurity risks facing the Government Contracting (GovCon) sector. MAG Aerospace, which holds substantial contracts…
The head of Boeing’s defense unit publicly stated that the current presidential administration’s equity stake plan does not apply to major defense contractors, directly contrasting a prior senior government official’s comments. Steve Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, explained that the government expects large defense primes—such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX,…
