Aerospace & Defense

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Latest News in Aerospace & Defense

  • July 22, 2026

    Judge Skeptical Of Harm From Chinese Military Co. Label

    A federal judge on Wednesday appeared skeptical of a Chinese pharmaceutical company's claims that it has suffered irreparable damage from the U.S. Department of Defense's recommendation that it be designated a "Chinese military company."

  • July 22, 2026

    Maduro Gets 2027 Trial Date, Plans To Challenge Indictment

    A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday scheduled a 2027 trial date for deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, after hearing that Maduro plans in the coming weeks to claim immunity as a sovereign leader from charges of narco-terrorism.

  • July 22, 2026

    Gov't Contracting Policies To Watch In The 2nd Half Of 2026

    The Trump administration's final rule expanding foreign ownership requirements to more than 37,000 defense contractors and subcontractors and the Pentagon's review of the second phase of cybersecurity requirements headline five policy initiatives that government contractors should look for in the second half of this year.

  • July 22, 2026

    Sullivan & Cromwell Adds National Security, Investment Atty

    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has hired a new national security and foreign investments and trade regulations practice partner to its Washington, D.C., office, the firm announced Tuesday.

  • July 21, 2026

    FCC Launches 1st Foreign Drone Enforcement Action

    The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday that it has launched the first action to revoke authorizations from a company for allegedly trying to get around a blanket ban on foreign-made drones.

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