The defense industrial base is expanding, and the Department of War is actively recruiting new entrants, from venture-backed startups building autonomous systems to established IT services firms pivoting to classified work. But before any company can touch classified information, it must obtain a Facility Clearance (FCL) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The
Quantum computing has moved from the laboratory into the national security conversation — and the regulatory landscape is shifting fast. Government contractors and companies operating in the quantum technology space face a growing web of export controls, foreign investment scrutiny, cybersecurity mandates, and data protection obligations that demand attention now, not when a commercially viable
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. It introduces prohibitions on stock buybacks and dividends during periods of underperformance, accelerates