February 9, 2026
Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: January 2026
Holland & Knight Alert
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. If you would like additional information on anything in this report, reach out to the authors or members of Holland & Knight's National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group.
Legislative Updates
- Appropriations Updates
- NDAA Updates
- House China Select Committee Minority Leadership Change
- SASC Cyber Workforce Hearing
Executive and Departmental Updates
- AI Strategy for DOW
- DOW Defense Innovation Ecosystem Restructuring
- DIU and DAWG Launch Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator Prize Challenge
- DOW Review of Small Business Set-Aside Contracts
- JIATF 401 Releases Guide for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure
- Productivity EO and the Defense Industrial Base
- DIU Open Solicitations