On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice seeking comment on an expansive set of proposals aimed towards accelerating domestic drone production. Following direction from a pair of...more
4/6/2026
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The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order (EO) focused on quantum information science and technology (QIST). The EO would establish a whole-of-government approach to strengthening the U.S. quantum ecosystem....more
2/13/2026
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Acting on a National Security Determination, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a first-of-its-kind categorical prohibition on the importation, marketing, and sale of all foreign-produced UAS and UAS critical...more
1/2/2026
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Funding lapse halts key federal activities and heightens uncertainty for agencies, contractors and grant recipients...more
Drones and eVTOLS EO. Promotes U.S. “development, commercialization, and export” of drones and creates eVTOL integration pilot program. Counter-UAS EO. Directs the U.S. Government to find ways to safeguard critical...more
Section 847, which will expand foreign ownership, control or influence requirements to non-classified contracts, is on track for implementation in 2026. Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020...more
The ongoing use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in combat has underscored the urgent need for the Department of Defense (DoD) to bolster its Counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities.
On December 5, 2024, DoD unveiled a...more
An Initial Roundup of Key Policy Issues and Expectations
The re-election of Donald Trump—empowered by at least a Republican-led Senate—marks a significant political and administrative change in the United States, with...more
11/8/2024
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The Defense Department will provide loans and loan guarantees to support commercial supply chains for technologies that are critical to U.S. national security.
The Defense Department Office of Strategic Capital will carry...more