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Trump's $1.5T Defense Budget Sparks Criticism of Contractors

1/14/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget.
  • War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged defense contractors to boost efficiency and speed in military production at Lockheed Martin in Texas.
  • Hegseth criticized slow order fulfillment.
  • Hegseth called for reforms in defense procurement.
  • Trump warned contractors against excessive dividends and high executive pay, specifically targeting Raytheon for delays.