The news cycle for defense contractors is not slowing down as 2026 gets started
The news cycle for defense contractors is not slowing down as 2026 gets started  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Jan 06 2026
Description: The Department of Defense has unveiled its first wave of 31 class deviations under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, a move aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating procurement. At the same time, a draft executive order could impose new limits on buybacks, dividends, and executive pay for defense firms. Here to walk through what these changes mean for industry and mission delivery is Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.