Spotlight On Defense

President-elect Donald Trump, a political newcomer who touts his corporate skills, turned businessman-in-chief Tuesday, first demanding the government cancel a multibillion-dollar order for new presidential planes and then hailing a Japanese company's commitment to invest billions in the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump, a political newcomer who touts his corporate skills, turned businessman-in-chief Tuesday, first demanding the government cancel a multibillion-dollar order for new presidential planes and then hailing a Japanese company's commitment to invest billions in the U.S.

After years of easy money and accommodative policies, Iran is worried President-elect Trump is about to shake up its role in the Middle East.

After years of easy money and accommodative policies, Iran is worried President-elect Trump is about to shake up its role in the Middle East.

It's a glittering jewel in Donald Trump's hotel empire.

It's a glittering jewel in Donald Trump's hotel empire.

Boeing Co. said Tuesday it would cut 500 net jobs over the next four years from its defense and space business in Southern California as it shrinks work at its Huntington Beach facility and closes two smaller plants in Texas and Virginia.

Boeing Co. said Tuesday it would cut 500 net jobs over the next four years from its defense and space business in Southern California as it shrinks work at its Huntington Beach facility and closes two smaller plants in Texas and Virginia.

Iran is on the road to economic recovery as Western companies finally begin to reinvest in the region. These are the companies that could lose big if Trump changes course on U.S. relations with Tehran.

Iran is on the road to economic recovery as Western companies finally begin to reinvest in the region. These are the companies that could lose big if Trump changes course on U.S. relations with Tehran.

Defense contractors rallied on the morning after Donald Trump became president-elect.

Defense contractors rallied on the morning after Donald Trump became president-elect.

Smith & Wesson wants to change the name of its holding company to American Outdoor Brands, reflecting the gun maker’s effort to invest in other products.

Smith & Wesson wants to change the name of its holding company to American Outdoor Brands, reflecting the gun maker’s effort to invest in other products.

A Donald Trump presidency should be a welcome sign for the companies that supply the U.S. military with weaponry, technology and more.

A Donald Trump presidency should be a welcome sign for the companies that supply the U.S. military with weaponry, technology and more.

Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR) saw the 2016 presidential race power a surge in gun sales during the summer.

Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR) saw the 2016 presidential race power a surge in gun sales during the summer.