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EU Targets Russia’s Energy, Financial and Defense Sectors in 18th Sanctions Package

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- What is new: The EU adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, imposing asset freezes on 55 additional individuals and entities, expanding sectoral sanctions and introducing new restrictions targeting...more

A&O Shearman

EU Defence Readiness Omnibus: New Investment Pathways for Private Capital

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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

White & Case LLP

European Commission tables proposals to cut red tape for defence industry

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 2025

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Defense Creates M&A and Investment Opportunities

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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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Next Steps in European Defense

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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

Hogan Lovells

Europe’s Defence Reset: Major reform efforts unveiled in Brussels and Berlin

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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

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Key considerations for stakeholders as Europe’s defence industry faces “once-in-a-generation moment”

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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

A&O Shearman

The U.K.-EU reset: Key outcomes for defense, energy and the climate transition in the new Strategic Partnership

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The first U.K.-EU summit since Brexit was held in London on May 19, 2025 to reset the relationship for greater mutual benefit. An ambitious Strategic Partnership was agreed to drive progress on a renewed agenda for EU-U.K....more

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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

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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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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

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Aerospace & Defense Insights European Defence Sector Outlook 2025

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Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Upcoming Changes in Defense Related Procurement: What You Need to Know

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When we talk about defense related procurement, we're referring to defense and security contracts which are public contracts. Defense procurement reform has been a significant topic on the House of Commons agenda for...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 15 March 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11426 - Platinum Equity / Kohler Energy) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11458 - MEIF7 / Infracapital / LMI)...more

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Commission Adopts European Defence Industrial Strategy Proposing Additional Funding for Defence Responsiveness

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Introduction - On 5 March, the European Commission (Commission) adopted the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and proposed a regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP)....more

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New U.S. Sanctions Target Russia's Industrial Base, Additional Financial Institutions, and Technology Suppliers

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Since the outset of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the Biden administration has issued incremental sanctions targeting various sectors of the Russian economy, aimed at curbing Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine....more

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How U.S. National Security Policy Impacts Your Company’s Data Policies

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Even a layperson understands that the U.S. government regulates the export of military hardware. Defense contractors involved in such international transactions adhere to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation, or ITAR...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Russia Sanctions Update – March 28, 2022

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U.S. Sanctions - The U.S. continued to expand its Russia-related sanctions with new additions to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (“SDN List”) made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office...more

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Germany announces major shift in defense procurement policy

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The Russian attack on Ukraine has triggered a total shift in German defense procurement policy. The German government has not only announced the introduction of a massive extraordinary defense budget of €100 billion, but also...more

BakerHostetler

New Key Developments in Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

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The United States and the European Union imposed additional sanctions this week in response to the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine and the United States announced its intention to make sanctions enforcement a...more

Morgan Lewis

Update: EU, UK, and US Sanctions Against Turkey

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Recent sanctions imposed by the European Union, United Kingdom, and the United States on Turkey and certain Turkish persons will be of interest to European and American investors in Turkey’s defense and energy sectors. The...more

Foley Hoag LLP

COVID-19 Impacts on Trade, Export Controls, and Supply Chain

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Updates from March 11 to March 25, 2020 - Key Takeaways: Supply chain disruption has begun on some fronts that are not directly related to the healthcare and medical fields, and is anticipated to continue as the effects...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 3.13.2020 | Top Story: COVID-19 Fears Push Wall Street to Worst Losses Since Black Monday

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It’s been a week or so, and we’re running out of ways to say that this is bad. But it certainly is. Your bear market stats for the day: the biggest daily drop by percentage for both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Update on recent US sanctions developments - Nord Stream 2 sanctions and Exxon Mobil decision

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This briefing is intended to provide an update on two recent developments under the US sanctions regime. ..The first one is the introduction of US sanctions related to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which threaten to...more

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