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Department of Defense Releases a New Intellectual Property Guidebook

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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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Next in Missile Defense Technology: Trump’s “Golden Dome for America” Plan

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

Womble Bond Dickinson

DoD AI Compliance Guidance for Government Contractors

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As the Department of Defense (DoD) scales artificial intelligence across its operations, government contractors must ensure their AI solutions align with federal mandates and ethical standards. This guide provides links to...more

Hogan Lovells

Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

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At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

Blank Rome LLP

Defense Contractors’ Restrictions When Contracting with Chinese Companies

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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

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Is Change Around the Corner? One Proposal to Forge Sweeping Changes to Defense Contracting

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

Holland & Knight LLP

DOD Proposed Rule Will Expand FOCI Requirements to Non-Classified Defense Contracts

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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

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DoD Workforce Transformation and Strategic Implications for Defense Contractors

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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

DLA Piper

Interstellar Insights - April 2025

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The Trump Administration recently issued a new Executive Order titled "Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base." The directive, announced April 9, 2025, aims to reform the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Streamline Defense Acquisitions

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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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

The Trump Administration Seeks to Increase U.S. Shipbuilding and Naval Readiness

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

Holland & Knight LLP

New Executive Orders Seek to Improve Acquisition in the Defense Industrial Base

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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

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Week 12 in Review: Defense Industry Enhancements, Tariffs, and Regulatory Shifts in Energy and Environment 

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Last week, President Trump signed over 10 executive orders related to efforts to strengthen America’s defense industry, bolster coal production and electric grid management, and roll back other regulations it views as...more

Miller Canfield

Executive Order Overhauls Foreign Military Sales: Building on Momentum for Reform

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability.” This directive is the first Executive Order ever issued by a U.S. President on the...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Defense Procurement Reform for Startups Building for National Security

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability (Trump EO Tracker)

Reform the foreign defense sales system by: (a) Improving accountability and transparency throughout the foreign defense sales system to ensure predictable and reliable delivery of American products to foreign partners in...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - The "I" in FOCI and AI: Innovation, Intelligence, Influence

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In the 20th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey is joined by John Metz, a product manager at Agile Defense, and Antonia Tzinova, the head of Holland & Knight's CFIUS and...more

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The Big Bang? European Commission unveils proposals to support surge in defence spending, reduce reliance on third countries

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On 19 March 2025, the European Commission unveiled new draft measures to help Member States ramp up defence spending by 2030 among mounting concerns about Europe's security. The proposals reflect a renewed push to coordinate...more

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Innovation in Uniform: The Rise of Israel’s Defense-Tech Sector

The various wars that have taken place around the world in recent years, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Swords of Iron War, have placed the DefenseTech sector in the spotlight. Amid changes in global security...more

Hogan Lovells

How to leverage Advanced Purchase Agreements for military supply

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The EU is introducing new regulations (EDIRPA and EDIP) to structure military procurement through pooled orders coordinated by the European Commission. Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs), inspired by COVID-19 contracts,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production (Trump EO Tracker)

Aims to bolster domestic mineral production by expediting permits, prioritizing mineral-rich federal lands, and reducing regulatory barriers to strengthen national security and economic stability. It also facilitates public...more

Fenwick & West LLP

The Future of Space Conflict: Insights from Industry, Venture Capital, and the Department of Defense at SXSW 2025

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​The convergence of industry leaders, venture capitalists, and the Department of Defense at Maxar’s Orbital Edge event during SXSW highlighted the evolving dynamics of space as a domain of innovation and opportunity....more

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The Air Force “Contractor Responsibility Watch List” De Facto Debarment for Space Companies?

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The Air Force is showing increased interest in using its Contractor Responsibility Watch List (CRWL). This is for companies that, in the agency’s view, should be blocked from further space projects. ...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Defense Trade/Arms Sales – Key Executive Branch Positions

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

Husch Blackwell LLP

Real Estate Transactions Come Under Increased National Security Scrutiny

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As geopolitical tensions rise and the post-Cold War global order continues to fray, national security has experienced a renewed policymaking focus. The most prominent areas in this regard have been critical technology...more

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