On March 7, President Trump convened Latin American leaders to attend the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida. The Shield of the Americas Summit (“Summit”) focused on strategies to increase U.S. leadership and...more
Germany and India on the Verge of $8 Billion Submarine Deal ‒ Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are negotiating on the details of a submarine manufacturing agreement that...more
President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on Feb. 6 establishing an “America First Arms Transfer Strategy,” outlining a plan to make significant changes in how the United States sells weapons to other countries. Trump’s...more
On Feb. 3, the House passed and President Trump signed H.R.7148, which included a provision that reauthorized the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2026. H.R.7148 also provides funding for the five...more
2025 saw many Indo-Pacific nations sharply increase defense spending and military sales in response to rising tensions. Regional governments focused on expanding deterrence and maritime security through procurement of naval...more
U.S. greenlights massive, $11 billion military arms package to Taiwan ‒ The United States approved its largest arms package to Taiwan. The $11 billion deal covers multiple defense systems including HIMARS rocket launchers,...more
This alert details the information regarding the U.S. arrest of Nicolas Maduro for drug trafficking charges and its impact on Venezuela’s oil, gas, and critical minerals industries, as well as travel in the region....more
On Dec. 12, the United States hosted representatives from Japan, Israel, Australia, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea to inaugurate the Pax Silica...more
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Japan Delivers First Domestically Produced Patriot Interceptors to U.S. Japan has completed its first delivery of domestically produced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors to the United States, drawn from...more
According to press reports, during his speech to industry leaders on acquisition reform on Friday, Nov. 7, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also plans to announce significant changes to the U.S. foreign military sales systems...more
On Oct. 31, G7 Energy and Environment Ministers met in Toronto alongside industry partners to continue discussions focused on establishing standards-based markets for critical minerals, increasing investments in critical...more
On Sept. 30, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially expired, marking the end of 25 years of tariff-free treatment for U.S. imports of goods sourced from sub-Saharan African countries. Members tried to renew...more
Commission announces tentative allocation of €150 billion under SAFE to boost Defence Readiness ‒ The European Commission has adopted a tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance to strengthen defence...more
Shortly after returning from the August recess, the House and Senate each began floor action on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). Before the break, both the House and Senate Armed Services...more
18 countries apply for EU billions as Europe seeks to provide for its own security without the U.S. The European Commission announced that 18 countries have already applied to receive a portion of the 150 billion Euro fund,...more
The United States and Europe are at a critical juncture with increasing demands on their defense industrial bases in the face of ongoing threats. Both sides of the Atlantic are focused on increasing defense spending,...more
President Donald Trump and members of his administration recently announced that the United States will host a U.S.-African Leaders Summit in September, planned just before the UN General Assembly in New York. This will be...more
Early in President Donald Trump’s second term, he signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14186, “Iron Dome for America,” to create a cutting-edge missile defense system for the United States. President Trump’s goal for the Golden Dome...more
On March 4, President Donald Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress to discuss his achievements at the start of his second administration, his campaign promises and forward-looking policy goals. During the...more
On April 10, the Trump administration announced, through an executive order (EO), a new initiative to reform the defense sales system, with the goal of improving the speed and accountability of the system....more
While the world of defense and foreign policy is driven by the policies of the president and the secretaries of state and defense, defense trade and arms sales are managed by key under and assistant secretaries who oversee...more
After a boom in defense sales in 2024, the United States and countries around the world face a new and changing environment with a renewed debate over defense budgets in the United States, Europe debating the future of its...more
On Feb. 3, Panama announced its plans to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced his decision following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during Rubio’s...more
2/10/2025
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President-elect Donald Trump and his key advisors have embraced the “Return to Peace through Strength,” sometimes known as “America First,” concept when describing their foreign policy and national security goals in the next...more
1/8/2025
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On Dec. 7, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees released the text of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA) (H.R. 5009) accompanied by the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES), detailing...more