This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning 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.

Dates: 2026-01-24 to 2026-01-30

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Congressional Calendar
• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

This Week's Congressional Calendar

• House Homeland Security Subcommittee: Coast Guard Narcoterrorism Threats: The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security will hold a hearing titled 'Frontline Defenders: How the Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces Combat Narcoterrorists and other Maritime Threats on the High Seas' in Cannon House Office Building, room 310, on February 3 at 3:00 PM ET.
• Senate Armed Services: Strategic Competition in Post-New START Environment: The Senate Armed Services Committee is scheduled to meet on February 3 at 2:30 PM ET in Dirksen Senate Office Building, room G50, to examine strategic competition in a post-New START Treaty landscape.
• House Oversight Committee: Consideration of Federal Procurement and Cybersecurity Bills: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will markup multiple bills—including H.R. 7274 on security council improvements and H.R. 5000 for cybersecurity hiring—on February 4 at 3:00 PM ET, Capitol HVC-210.

Federal Government News

DoD: $1.8B Sale of P-8A Patrol Aircraft to Denmark

The Department of Defense notified Congress of a $1.8 billion proposed foreign military sale to Denmark, comprising three P-8A Patrol Aircraft, various advanced navigation and communications systems, electro-optical and infrared equipment, and related support services. Boeing serves as the prime contractor, and implementation will involve up to fourteen U.S. personnel stationed in Denmark for up to two years. The transaction supports Denmark’s defense modernization and enhances its interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. Classified elements of the transfer are rated SECRET, and Denmark is viewed as capable of safeguarding the technology. The sale is not expected to alter the military balance or affect U.S. readiness.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

White House: Executive Order Addressing Threats from Cuba

President Donald J. Trump has enacted an executive order on January 29 establishing a national emergency and tariff system targeting countries supplying oil to Cuba, citing Cuba’s partnerships with adversarial actors and its hosting of military and intelligence facilities from hostile states. The order delegates monitoring and enforcement responsibilities to the Secretaries of State and Commerce. The order allows for adjustments based on any retaliatory measures or policy changes and mandates regular reporting to Congress. The executive order is effective January 30.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

DoD Sale: Poland Requests $5.8B in PATRIOT Guidance Enhanced Missiles

A new notification amends Poland’s ongoing Integrated Air and Missile Defense program to add 788 PATRIOT Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) missiles, increasing Poland’s procurement value by $5.8 billion to $16.3 billion. The missiles are designed for engagement of tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft, and feature modernized digital fuze technology. This procurement aligns with Poland’s commitment to NATO and is slated to strengthen regional deterrence capabilities. The agreement does not include additional non-major defense equipment.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

DoD Approval: $353M Construction Services for Singapore Air Base

The Department of Defense has notified Congress of a Foreign Military Sales amendment involving construction services at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for Singapore, expanding the total contract value from $27 million to $353 million. The program covers contractor engineering, logistics, technical support services, and intends to reinforce Singapore’s operational interoperability with U.S. and coalition partners. There are no major defense items or offset agreements, and no additional U.S. personnel will be required in Singapore.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

DoD: Norway Seeks $162.1M in MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedoes

The DoD has notified Congress of Norway’s request to acquire up to fifty MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes at a total estimated value of $162.1 million, including components, technical documentation, and service support. The upgrade provides modern guidance and control technologies for surface ship and aircraft launches. RTX Corporation will supply the equipment, and the implementation requires temporary deployment of technical teams for oversight in Norway. The transfer does not impact the basic military balance or U.S. defense readiness, and sensitive elements are classified at the SECRET level.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

H.R. 1663: VSAFE Act of 2025

The VSAFE Act of 2025, introduced in the House, concerns armed forces and national security. The latest action saw it received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sources: www.congress.gov

H.R. 659: Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

This House bill addresses qualification and experience requirements for Veterans Law Judges. After passing the House, it was received in the Senate, read twice, and sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Europe’s $1 Trillion Race to Build Back Its Defense Industry: EU prepares major defense industry investment amid rising security challenges.
• Poland boosts air defences with $1.7 billion Kongsberg drone‑defence order: Poland contracts Kongsberg for counter-drone systems in a $1.7 billion deal.
• Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike: Switzerland increases defense budget via planned sales tax increases.
• Pentagon’s New Defense Strategy Strikes Conciliatory Tone on China - WSJ: New Pentagon strategy outlines diplomatic approach to China alongside military planning.
• GE Aerospace ends 2025 on high note as engine demand surges: GE Aerospace reports strong orders driven by growing commercial and defense engine demand.

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