Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules

The case for an America-first software supply chain

Amanda Phelps, a strategic advisor of allied defense and intelligence at Coder, explains why software sovereignty is important to protect against cyber attacks.

Trump authorizes use of AI for defense supply chain mapping

A new executive order issued by President Donald Trump this week authorizes the Pentagon to use artificial intelligence capabilities to map vulnerabilities in the department’s supply chains. A key aim of the EO on “Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials” is to restrict the use of waivers for the acquisition of covered materials under 10 U.S.C. 4872. “Despite the longstanding prohibition o…

Pentagon willing to work with industry over critical mineral EO concerns

A new executive order essentially gives companies until the start of 2027 to alter their supply of critical materials and minerals. Industry is worried that could be a difficult lift.

Trump Tells War Department to Gain Better Visibility of Critical Minerals Used by Defense Contractors

Companies making goods from the Department of War (DoW) will now need much clearer visibility into their supply chains, especially if a product they make or buy includes critical minerals.The July 20 Executive Order directs the DoW to initiate regulatory action requiring comprehensive supply chain mapping for “critical materials,” of which critical minerals are a part. The EO impacts defense contractors of all sizes who will now need a deeper un…

Trump restricts supply chain waivers for US defense industrial base

The president accused defense contractors of not prioritizing domestic military equipment production, adding that critical minerals and components must also be sourced from allied nations.

Trump tightens the screws on defense contractors buying from China

Somewhere in a Chinese factory right now, a machine is stamping out a rare earth magnet that could end up inside a U.S. missile, and until this week, the Pentagon had no reliable way to force American weapons makers to stop that from happening. President Trump signed an executive order on July 20, 2026 aimed […]