Trump targets defense giants in Davos as Qatari Air Force One nears takeoff

President Donald Trump used the World Economic Forum in Davos to escalate his pressure campaign on the US defense industry to speed up weapons production . Meanwhile, new reporting reveals the controversial Qatari Boeing 747 , intended to serve as an interim Air Force One, could fly as soon as this summer, raising fresh questions about security upgrades, contractors and timelines. On a new episode of The Weekly Break Out , Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Deputy Editor Lee Ferran break down what Trump said, why it matters for defense primes heading into earnings call season and what to watch next in the Air Force One saga. Underwritten by Leonardo DRS. Visit breakingdefense.com for more defense news throughout the week.

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Trump targets defense giants in Davos as Qatari Air Force One nears takeoff is an episode from Inside The Loop; The Breaking Defense Podcast by Colin Clark.

This episode is 06:32 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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