Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: March 2023
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. If you see anything you would like additional information on, please reach out to the authors or members of Holland & Knight's National Security, Defense and Intelligence Team.
Legislative Updates
- General Congressional Update
- Defense Leadership Makes Case for FY 2024 Budget in Hearing
- National Security and SASC Nominations
- China Hearings
- Other HASC and SASC Hearings
- Pair of Bipartisan Bills Aimed to Strengthen Cybersecurity Workforce
- Legislation Proposed to Ban Purchase of Drones Manufactured in Countries Identified as National Security Threats
Executive and Departmental Updates
- Biden Administration Announces National Cybersecurity Strategy
- DOD Releases Cyber Workforce Strategy
- Biden Signs AUKUS Agreement, Promoting Virginia-Class Submarines
- Establishment of Joint Production Accelerator Cell
- Biden Signs Presidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements for Supply Chain Resilience
- Office of Strategic Capital, Small Business Administration to Sign Memorandum of Agreement
- DOD Releases Biomanufacturing Strategy
- Ukraine Updates
- DIU Solicitations
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