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Defense (Washington)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Washington and the state capitals. This newsletter channel covers America's national defense, cybersecurity, weapons systems, military commitments, and the Army, Navy and Air Force. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#26, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#26, 2026)

NATO Ankara Summit spurs defense deals, President Trump issues Section 232 proclamation on aircraft imports; new federal mandates for defense reporting; FAA issues directives for CH-47D and BD-500 aircraft; U.S. Commerce takes trade action; Congressional committee meetings on defense standards an...

This Week in Defense — Washington (#25, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#25, 2026)

DoD advance notice on PCB acquisition restrictions; Homeland Security creates ANCHOR-CI advisory body; FAA airworthiness directives issued; new CBP data requirements; NDAA advances in House.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#24, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#24, 2026)

Quantum cryptography executive order issued; Tanker Security Program rule finalized; major missile-defense procurement confirmed; DFARS rule proposals advance; shipbuilding survey open.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#23, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#23, 2026)

White House marks Army's 251st birthday, Medal of Honor awarded; State Dept. proposes ITAR reporting changes; multiple DoD arms sales notifications; proposed bills on AUKUS, Arctic security, Ukraine funding.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#22, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#22, 2026)

White House issues new NSS cybersecurity directive; DoD designates additional Chinese military companies; Congressional review for defense supplier acquisitions advances; Major arms sales notifications for NATO and Indo-Pacific partners.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#21, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#21, 2026)

Trump signs directive integrating AI in defense; major arms sales notifications for Canada and Middle East allies; organizational conflict of interest rule in defense acquisition extended; customs enforcement reforms issued; advanced AI cybersecurity actions.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#20, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#20, 2026)

Commerce reminds firms of 2025 offsets reporting; White House expands critical pay for national security supply chains; FAA issues directive for Airbus Canada fuel system; DoD seeks industry feedback on DFARS updates; State proposes new arms export collection procedures.