Trump's message to defense contractors: There might be a lot more money coming, but only if you deliver
A newly produced Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter at a hangar in Fort Worth, Texas
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- Trump sent a blunt message to defense contractors this week in social media posts and an executive order.
- The Pentagon is getting tougher on slow contractors and shareholder-first actions.
- Big defense primes are under pressure as startups see a rare opening.
President Donald Trump sent jolts through the defense...