Phebe Novakovic is the Chairwoman and CEO of General Dynamics, steering the defense contractor amid evolving U.S. defense priorities.
The US has intensified strikes on Iran while stockpiles are being depleted; defense contractors are urged to accelerate production as the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit highlights the broader risks to national security.
Trump is rallying defense and investment leaders in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, as he presses for a robust defense budget and stronger U.S. industrial ties. The event features top defense officials and corporate leaders, with the White House highlighting national security and investment opportunities amid ongoing concerns about global threats and the cost of living.