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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 (#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.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#19, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#19, 2026)

Coast Guard announces joint R&D agreement on directed-energy vessel systems; Air Force plans KC-46A squadron EIS; White House affirms maritime and nuclear energy priorities.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#18, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#18, 2026)

Federal Register details major arms sales to NATO allies; Congressional bills address defense sales, industrial base, and cable fleet expansion; State posts export licensing data.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#17, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#17, 2026)

DoD announces critical arms sales to allies; DFARS rule on foreign control proposed; White House marks security partnerships; Congressional bills aim at supply chain and cybersecurity; Indiana and Florida enact state security laws.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#16, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#16, 2026)

Trump executive orders on federal contracting and Cuba sanctions; Commerce acts on Chinese shipbuilding; NOAA receives Navy marine mammal take request; Customs extends vessel repair entry requirements; major defense bills referred, Indiana land ban enacted.

This Week in Defense — Washington (#15, 2026)

This Week in Defense — Washington (#15, 2026)

US issues presidential determinations on grid, energy, and petroleum infrastructure; Air Force fighter training operations exempted from water regulations; Commerce rules on Vietnam chassis imports.