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The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible... more +
The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible for national defense, provides funding for those agencies and includes instructions on proper use of the funds.  less -
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Navigating The FY 2026 NDAA: Implications For energy, Infrastructure, Technology, And Private Capital

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The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law on December 18, 2025, represents more than a statutory vehicle for annual defense spending. With a topline authorization of $900.6 billion, the Act now...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: January 2026

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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

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NDAA for FY 2026 and the impending changes to the US Outbound Investment Security Program

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On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (“NDAA FY2026”) into law. As we outlined in a previous post, the NDAA FY2026 does not solely fund defense programs or...more

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FY2026 NDAA: A Commercial Reset for Defense Contracting

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For years, the Department of Defense has said it wants to buy more like the commercial market. The FY2026 NDAA puts real weight behind that promise. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026...more

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FCC Announces Wide-Ranging New Controls on Drones and Drone Components

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On 22 December 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a significant expansion of its national-security controls on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. ...more

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The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 5: Commercial Solutions Openings and NDAA FY26

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In the evolving landscape of government contracting, non-FAR-based procurements, including Other Transactions Authority (OTA), have become a focal point. A key element of President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order,...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2025

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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

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BIOSECURE Act Enacted

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On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (The “NDAA”). Among its provisions, the NDAA includes an updated version of the BIOSECURE Act (the “Act”)....more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2026 #2

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Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Report: Government Accountability Office (GAO) OIG Fall 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress - On December 30, GAO OIG issued a report detailing its efforts to strengthen oversight,...more

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FCC Exempts Certain Drones from Covered List

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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

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Taking a Closer Look at the COINS Act

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The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law on December 18, 2025, includes the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 (COINS Act), which establishes a statutory framework...more

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[Webinar] The U.S. Outbound Investment Rule: Impacts on Global Business Strategy - January 28th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EST

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The U.S Department of the Treasury implemented the Final Rules governing outbound investment (the “Rule”) on January 2, 2025. As part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, Congress enacted the Comprehensive...more

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FY2026 NDAA: Major Increases to Critical Acquisition Thresholds

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Following a tumultuous start to fiscal year 2026, including a government shutdown that lasted 43 days, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 (NDAA 2026), Pub. L. 119-60, was passed by Congress and signed...more

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Swept Away: FY2026 NDAA Updates to CAS and Certified Cost or Pricing Data Thresholds

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The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) became law on December 18, 2025, enacting a tidal wave of the Trump administration’s priorities with respect to Department of Defense (DoD) procurement. One key priority...more

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Cracking the Kitchen Sink: FY2026 NDAA Brings Bid Protest Reforms for Defense Contractors That Lodge Meritless Protests

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Congress has once again reshaped the protest landscape—this time with a narrow but consequential change targeted squarely at Department of Defense (DoD) procurements. The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act...more

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President Trump Signs Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act into Law

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On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (the HFIAA), expanding the scope of beneficial ownership reporting...more

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Section 16(a) Reporting Obligations to Apply to Officers and Directors of Foreign Private Issuers Starting March 18, 2026

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On December 18, 2025, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (“HFIAA”) was enacted as part of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This new law amends Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as...more

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FCC Issues Exemptions, Clarifications for Sweeping Prohibition of Foreign-Made Drones

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken several follow-on actions that impact its December 2025 drone-focused addition to the FCC’s Covered List of communications equipment and services that pose unacceptable...more

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Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — January 2026

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While the full implications of the events in Venezuela are still being assessed, there has been plenty of other news in the energy policy space to round out 2025. This month’s update covers major congressional action on...more

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FY 2026 NDAA: Domestic Sourcing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Acquisition Reforms

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This client alert provides an overview of key provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) affecting government contractors and technology companies through significant acquisition and...more

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NDAA 2026: The Next 180 Days Will Shape How Defense Agencies Award Contracts and Spend $900 Billion on New Priorities

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On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA authorizes the Department of War (DOW) to spend $900 billion on a variety of program priorities. ...more

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FY 2026 NDAA Includes New Statutory Framework for Outbound Investment Restrictions

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The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was signed into law on December 18, 2025, includes the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 (“COINS Act” or the “Act”), which...more

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College Prep: What Colleges with DoD Grants Should Do Now Under the FY26 NDAA

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On December 18, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) became law. True to each year’s NDAA being a sprawling piece of legislation, the FY26 NDAA contains many priorities of the current...more

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Historic Change in U.S. Foreign Direct Investment: New Restrictions on U.S. Outbound Investment Abroad

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U.S. businesses involved in the U.S. defense industrial base have been historically protected from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). ...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: January 6, 2026

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This week, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives will convene and begin the second session of the 119th U.S. Congress. With the beginning of the new year underway, all attention will quickly turn to the January...more

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