Podcast - Navigating the Updated SF-328 Form
Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor Protégé Program
Podcast - The "I" in FOCI and AI: Innovation, Intelligence, Influence
Podcast - Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector, Part 2
Episode 345 -- Raytheon Pays $950 Million to Resolve Fraud, FCPA, ITAR and False Claims Act Violations
Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector
Understanding FOCI Mitigation
Cybersecurity Insights: Updates on CMMC Implementation and CUI Identification
Protecting Our Nation’s Data: Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
Podcast - The State of Contractor Cybersecurity with Katie Arrington
What Do the Newly Released CMMC 2.1 Documents Mean?
Season 2 Episode 5- Defense Trade Down Under
Podcast - Third-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171
Third-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171
[Podcast] NSA Cybersecurity Services for Defense Contractors
Federal Contracting Overseas: Insider Tips for Ensuring Compliance with Host Country Laws
Cybersecurity and 889 Compliance in 2021: What Government Contractors Need to Know
Marti Arvin and Anthony Buenger on the CMMC Framework
ITAR for Facility Security Officers
Jones Day Talks: Navigating Foreign Direct Investment in Germany
The State of Israel has been in a constant state of emergency since its founding. It is only fitting that the local high-tech market rise to the occasion and adapt to operating in wartime mode. Indeed, after 21 months of...more
On July 9, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) voted 26-1 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Senate floor. The Senate version of the NDAA includes a comprehensive...more
Seattle Tech Week is on the horizon, and the anticipation is building as the city prepares to showcase its thriving tech ecosystem. Seattle has long been a home to tech giants, but in recent years, it has transcended its...more
The European Commission (EC) released a communication on 17 June 2025 to introduce the “Defence Readiness Omnibus”, the latest in a series of legislative “Omnibus” packages presented by the EC in 2025. The Defence Omnibus...more
On July 8th, 2025, President Trump issued an order (the “Order”) forcing divestment of U.S.-based Jupiter Systems (“Jupiter”) by its China-based parent company, Suirui Group Co., Ltd. (“Suirui”), more than five years after...more
WHAT: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently submitted to Congress 16 proposed changes to procurement laws in support of the “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” effort, which Wiley has been chronicling here. These...more
For companies involved in the U.S. defense industry, maintaining compliance with the federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is essential. It is essential for both managing companies’ regulatory risk and...more
Section 847 is widely regarded as a seismic shift that will result in a jump from 2,000 to 41,000 cases being processed annually! In anticipation of this, DCSA has been scaling up their resources and personnel. ACI’s 8th...more
As a firm deeply engaged in the aerospace and defense sector, and having recently spent time with key sector participants at the Paris Air Show, Goodwin is fortunate to have a front-row seat for viewing the forces shaping...more
As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly...more
On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The OBBB Act would provide roughly $156 billion in funding for the Defense Department,...more
On 17 June 2025, the European Commission issued the Defence Readiness Omnibus, through which it proposes to amend key pieces of EU legislation to remove regulatory obstacles for the EU defence market. The initiative is part...more
As Europe scrambles to build its military-industrial capabilities, sector dealmaking is on the rise. Here we explore how foreign investors are shaping their strategies to navigate sweeping reforms of regulatory frameworks...more
In the 22nd episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Marina O'Brien is joined by Washington, D.C., International Trade attorney Andrew McAllister to help break down the Defense Counterintelligence...more
Closing an aerospace or defense M&A deal is only the beginning. Successful integration requires careful planning to ensure compliance, operational continuity, and the retention of key personnel....more
Since October 2023, Israel has faced a multi-frontal conflict, reaching its peak with the recent escalation with Iran. As the conflict nears its end and major threats diminish, Israel appears to be standing at the threshold...more
On June 17, 2025, Raft announced its acquisition of N3bula Systems. Raft is a defense technology company that specializes in delivering autonomous data fusion, AI/ML, and data solutions tailored for U.S. military and...more
Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks in space policy news have been dominated by defense headlines. In the U.S., a “czar” was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project and the Pentagon began looking into alternative...more
Key Points - - The war in Ukraine has prompted a historic surge in European defense spending. - Governments in the EU and U.K. are stressing the need for innovation. They are increasingly turning to investment in small...more
In two recent decisions in the defense and national security sector, the Italian Foreign Direct Investment Authority ("FDI Authority") asserted jurisdiction in connection with two acquisitions of non-Italian companies that...more
In AIX Tech, LLC, B-423417, et al., June 11, 2025, AIX Tech protested the award by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) of a task order to Defense Solutions Group (DSG) for strategic advisory support services,...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
On 17 June 2025, the European Commission presented its “Defence Readiness Omnibus Package,” a comprehensive legislative initiative aimed at reinforcing Europe’s ability to plan, finance, and deliver defence capabilities at...more
The last year has demonstrated the continued suitability of commercial and investment arbitration for dealing with complex, and simple, disputes in these crucial industries. Please see below our takeaways on some of the more...more
Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has revealed the Government’s Spending Review 2025 (SR25) setting out departmental budgets until 2029 and capital investment until 2030. The SR25 is in line with the...more