Challenges in Defense Procurement

Defense contractors face small penalties for going over-budget and lawmakers are reluctant to cut old weapons systems, leading to waste at DOD. The Pentagon's procurement system is stuck in outdated thinking and bloated paperwork, hindering the U.S. in future conflicts.

Plane Crash in the Philippines

One U.S. service member and three defense contractors were killed in a plane crash in the southern Philippines. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Elon Musk's Disruption of Aerospace Industry

Rep. Ro Khanna praises Elon Musk for disrupting traditional aerospace companies like Lockheed Martin and Boeing to make space travel more affordable and wants to work with him to introduce more competition in the defense sector to reduce costs for the American public.

Controversy over U.S. Army and Defense Contractors' Sponsorship of SXSW

Controversy surrounds the SXSW festival as over 100 acts, mainly European, dropped out due to U.S. Army and defense contractors' sponsorship. The boycott stems from protest against the Pentagon's support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Boycott of South by Southwest Music Festival over U.S. Army Partnership

Over 60 musicians are boycotting the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas because of its partnership with the U.S. Army and defense contractors.