The White House has released the Trump Administration's much-anticipated Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a sweeping federal blueprint aimed at reversing the long‑term decline of U.S. shipbuilding, strengthening the Maritime...more
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the...more
1/14/2026
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Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Drones ,
Exemptions ,
FCC ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Trump Administration
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau on Dec. 22, 2025, issued a Public Notice to announce the addition of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components...more
12/26/2025
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Covered Products ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Drones ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Imports ,
National Security ,
New Regulations ,
Public Notice ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Supply Chain ,
Telecommunications ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
President Donald Trump on Dec. 18, 2025, signed into law the fiscal year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It was passed by wide bipartisan margins in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate by...more
12/22/2025
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Emerging Technologies ,
House Armed Services Committee ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
SBIRs ,
Senate Armed Services Committee ,
Small Business ,
STTR ,
Supply Chain ,
TRICARE
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. If you would like additional information on anything...more
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more
11/6/2025
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Defense Contracts ,
Defense Sector ,
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Government Agencies ,
Government Shutdown ,
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Minerals ,
National Security ,
NATO ,
NDAA ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SBIRs ,
Unpaid Wages
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8/6/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Budget Reconciliation ,
Coast Guard ,
Confirmation Proceedings ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Drones ,
General Solicitation ,
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
New Legislation ,
New Rules ,
One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements
Welcome to Holland & Knight's defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more
5/12/2025
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Army ,
Budget Reconciliation ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Defense Contracts ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Maritime Transport ,
NDAA ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Navy
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
1/13/2025
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China ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Cybersecurity ,
Defense Contracts ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Presidential Nominations ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
Ukraine
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
12/13/2024
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Biden Administration ,
China ,
Congressional Committees ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Election Results ,
Federal Procurement Systems ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Presidential Nominations ,
Solicitation ,
Source Code ,
Trump Administration ,
Ukraine
In the second part of "Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector," hosts Misha Lehrer, Dan Sennott, and Simon Coon discuss the anticipated changes in U.S. defense policy...more
President-Elect Donald Trump is poised to expand upon policies he implemented during his first term in office, such as those emphasizing limited government, states' rights and lower taxes. Additionally, it is anticipated that...more
11/8/2024
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Affordable Care Act ,
Canada ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Climate Change ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
DACA ,
Defense Sector ,
Deregulation ,
Educational Institutions ,
Election Results ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Foreign Policy ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Income Taxes ,
Mexico ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
NATO ,
Public Health ,
Public Schools ,
SALT ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Title IX ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies ,
USDA ,
Veterans
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
11/1/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Intent ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Elections ,
NDAA ,
Solicitation ,
Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on Sept. 27, 2024, published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that would make up to $984 million in loans available for a range of projects that...more
10/7/2024
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Biotechnology ,
Build America Investment Initiative ,
Buy America ,
Compliance ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Financing ,
Government-Guaranteed Loans ,
Grants ,
Loans ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
NEPA ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
9/30/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Innovative Technology ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Pending Legislation ,
Solicitation ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
In this special Eyes on Washington miniseries, Public Policy & Regulation Group members Misha Lehrer, Daniel Sennott and Simon Coon explore the potential effects of the upcoming November elections on defense policy, funding...more
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6/3/2024
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Congressional Committees ,
Defense Production Act ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Drones ,
Federal Contractors ,
Foreign Policy ,
Japan ,
Military Conflict ,
NDAA ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Russia ,
Ukraine
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
4/26/2024
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Congressional Committees ,
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Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Drones ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Information Technology ,
Military Service Members ,
NDAA ,
Solicitation ,
Strategic Planning
In this episode of our Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), national security attorney Dan Sennott sits down with corporate and securities attorney David Cole and...more
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3/8/2024
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China ,
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Continuing Resolution ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Budget ,
Federal Funding ,
General Solicitation ,
Israel ,
Military Conflict ,
Military Service Members ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
State of the Union ,
Taiwan ,
Technology ,
Ukraine ,
USAID
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
2/7/2024
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China ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Drones ,
FBI ,
Foreign Policy ,
General Solicitation ,
Israel ,
Israel/Palestine ,
Middle East ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Russia ,
Ukraine
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
1/4/2024
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Australia ,
China ,
Confirmation Proceedings ,
Congressional Committees ,
Continuing Resolution ,
Defense Sector ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Exports ,
Israel ,
ITAR ,
Military Conflict ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Nominations ,
Political Parties ,
Small Business ,
UK ,
Ukraine
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more
12/1/2023
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Army ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Australia ,
Biden Administration ,
Congressional Committees ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Drones ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
FISA ,
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ,
General Solicitation ,
Israel ,
Israel/Palestine ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Ukraine