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Dates: 2026-03-01 to 2026-03-07

📋 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

• Senate Armed Services Committee: European Command and Transportation Command Hearings: The Senate Armed Services Committee is scheduled for hearings on March 12, 2026, to examine the posture of U.S. European Command and U.S. Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program, followed by a closed session in SVC-217.

Federal Government News

White House Unveils Cyber Strategy for America

The White House released "President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America" detailing six policy pillars to maintain U.S. dominance in cyberspace. The strategy prioritizes coordination between government and private sector entities, investments in advanced cyber technologies, and continued offensive and defensive cyber operations. It builds on prior cybersecurity actions and addresses Congress, industry partners, allies, and adversaries. The new framework calls for significant commitment and integrated action to counter ongoing cyber threats.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Executive Order to Combat Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on March 6, 2026, targeting transnational criminal organizations engaged in cyber-enabled crimes. The order mandates an action plan within 120 days, establishes a National Coordination Center cell, and directs the Attorney General to prioritize prosecutions. Federal agencies are tasked with enhancing resilience, information sharing, and restitution for victims, using seized funds. International measures include diplomatic and economic consequences for countries permitting cybercriminal activity.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Fact Sheet: Executive Actions to Strengthen Cybercrime Response

President Trump’s March 6 Executive Order mandates a comprehensive review and action plan against transnational criminal organizations involved in cyber crime. The order calls for enhanced information sharing, prioritization of prosecutions, a Victims Restoration Program, and collaboration across federal, state, and local partners. International engagement aims to enforce consequences against nations tolerating cyber-enabled fraud and ransomware. Previously, actions such as the TAKE IT DOWN Act extended protections against online exploitation.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Operation Epic Fury: Decisive U.S. Military Campaign Against Iran

Operation Epic Fury, launched under President Trump, continues a decisive campaign against the Iranian regime, targeting the IRGC and Iran’s missile capabilities. U.S. Central Command reports destruction of missile facilities, naval assets, and command centers, while air and sea operations employ B-2, B-1 bombers, and guided-missile destroyers. The campaign represents the largest regional concentration of U.S. military power in decades. The operation prioritizes regional security and disruption of the Iranian missile industry.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Department of Defense Proposes Multiple Foreign Military Sales

The Defense Department issued multiple arms sales notifications between March 1 and March 7, 2026. Notable activity includes proposed sales to Ukraine totaling $480 million covering refurbishment and sustainment of Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, M109 self-propelled howitzers, and air defense systems, as well as associated logistics, technical, and training support; all financed via Foreign Military Financing. Additional sales cover nine HH-60W helicopters to Norway ($2.6 billion), PAC-3 missile sustainment to Kuwait ($250 million), Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Bulgaria ($620 million), and expanded JDAM kit and bomb components to NATO partners, raising the total value of that case to $462.5 million. Ukraine also seeks $172 million in HAWK missile system sustainment. The U.S. Government determined these sales will not alter regional military balances. The principal contractors include Sikorsky Aircraft, BAE Systems, Cummins Inc., Sierra Nevada Corporation, Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS, Sielman Corporation, RTX Corporation, Leonardo DRS Inc., Renk Group AG, Daimler Truck North America, Allison Transmission Inc., V2X, Inc., Radionix, and Systems Electronic Export. The government also renewed the Defense Trade Advisory Group charter, updated the Uniformed Services Human Resources Information System SORN, and launched five-year reviews on steel pipe import duties. A determination and certification was issued regarding the Child Soldiers Prevention Act waivers for several countries.

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Legislative Updates

Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025

Bill 755, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025, passed the House and was received in the Senate, where it was read twice and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 348).

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Volkswagen explores military vehicle production at Osnabrueck site: Volkswagen is considering expanding its Osnabrueck facility to produce military vehicles.
• Iran’s High-Risk Strategy for a No-Limits Middle East War: Iran is pursuing a high-risk approach toward expanding the scope of conflict in the Middle East.
• SMX: The Company That Secures the World – Whether in Peace or War: SMX highlights its global security solutions for both peacetime and conflict environments.
• Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining: Ukraine’s battlefield experience in counter-drone tactics may inform strategies for conflict in the Middle East.
• Britain sends destroyer and helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus: The UK is deploying a destroyer and helicopters equipped with counter-drone technology to Cyprus.
• Highlights of NATO chief's interview with Reuters: Key points from NATO chief’s interview, including alliance priorities and defense perspectives.
• Italy says Gulf countries have requested air defence systems: Gulf nations have approached Italy about acquiring advanced air defense systems.
• Thales flags improving profitability after defence and avionics boost earnings: Thales reports a rise in profits attributed to its defense sector and avionics businesses.

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