Pentagon reportedly expands economic-security operations
The Pentagon is reportedly increasing its use of economic warfare and espionage, with Fortune presenting the Nvidia chief executive investigation as an example of the security risks facing strategic companies. Nvidia's board said it had no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised, but its inquiry will examine the available information.
Why it matters
Economic competition is increasingly being treated as a national-security arena for companies controlling critical technology.
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Part of the November 9, 2026 brief.