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In recent months, the European Commission has led a concerted effort to coordinate and bolster European defence spending. The ongoing war in Ukraine and the US's current position under President Trump have coalesced to give...more
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently issued a memorandum signaling that defense contractors soon will be required to comply with new cybersecurity compliance requirements. The memorandum establishes...more
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is cracking down on procurement fraud and contract fraud. It has recently issued multiple referrals for suspension or debarment, and it is targeting not only prime vendors, but...more
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more
WHAT: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently released its long-anticipated Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition – the culmination of years of internal effort to standardize the Department’s approach to...more
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
Acquiring a company in the aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing sectors requires more than just financial readiness. These industries come with unique regulatory challenges, security concerns, and government...more
The Department of Defense (the “DoD”) recently released a new comprehensive guidebook to help navigate intellectual property laws and regulations. The guidebook states: In today’s global military competition, DoD needs to...more
In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in government contracts in support of Foreign Military Sales...more
In the current economic climate, the obvious focus of many companies is on the administration’s imposition of tariffs. However, government contractors, especially those contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”),...more
At the end of 2024, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) published a plan (“Restoring Freedom’s Forge: American Innovation Unleashed”) and introduced a bill (the Fostering Reform and Government Efficiency in Defense Act or FoRGED...more
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contractors with foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) soon will face new requirements. Though cleared DOD contractors have long been bound by FOCI obligations, the new rule will...more
The Department of Defense has initiated a far-reaching transformation of its civilian workforce through the Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative, formalized in the Deputy Secretary of Defense memorandum...more
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability.” This EO aims to reform the foreign defense sales (FDS) system, which encompasses...more
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the Order) to streamline the defense acquisition process and workforce, and potentially eliminate defense programs that are over budget or behind schedule....more
With the evolving federal contracting landscape, more businesses are looking to enter or expand within the Department of Defense market. Understanding the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program and its complexities can help you get a...more
On April 7, 2025, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) announced a comprehensive reorganization plan aimed at consolidating its Region and Corporate Audit Directorates (CAD) into three primary Directorates in response to...more
The Trump administration recently announced three significant initiatives to reshape the federal procurement landscape. These include three new executive orders aimed at modernizing defense acquisitions, reforming foreign...more
In this edition of The Download, we dive into insights from SXSW, where we had the chance to talk with Jim Rabuck at the Defense Innovation Unit, Sean Voigt, founder of Austin Climate Hub and David J. Neff, partner at...more
President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation In the Defense Industrial Base (EO) is likely to have major implications for federal defense contractors. This blog,...more
President Donald Trump on April 9, 2025, signed three executive orders (EOs) focused on accelerating defense procurement, improving foreign defense sales between the U.S. and its allies and revitalizing American maritime...more
On April 9, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) titled Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base. This EO seeks to overhaul many aspects of defense acquisition...more
On the heels of the Trump administration’s new guidance on federal agency AI use and procurement, the administration has taken another step aimed at accelerating how the government works with the private sector—this time...more
Pete Hegseth, during his Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) confirmation hearings, articulated several priorities that could have a significant impact on private industry in the United States. These priorities focused primarily on...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