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President Trump Issues Memorandum On Rebuilding The Naval Industrial Base
President Trump's August 2026 memorandum authorizes foreign shipbuilders to construct critical naval vessels under the "Finland Model," requiring them to establish US facilities and train American workers. The directive aims to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity while addressing immediate fleet readiness needs through strategic partnerships with allied nations. This policy shift could fundamentally reshape Navy acquisition programs and the competitive landscape for defense contractors.
Finland Government
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Mayer Brown
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Arts Council Malta’s Legal And Finance Grant: An Opportunity For Creative Practitioners And Cultural Organisations
Arts Council Malta is accepting applications for its Legal and Finance Grant, offering up to €3,000 to creative practitioners and organisations seeking professional legal and financial support. The scheme addresses critical needs in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and financial sustainability for Malta's cultural and creative sectors.
Malta Government
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Ganado Advocates
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Germany’s Military Modernization Is Shaping The Future Of Europe’s Security And Defense Industry
Germany is positioning itself to become Europe's dominant military power through an extensive defense modernization program that will run through 2039. With defense spending more than doubling since 2020 and investments spanning space, AI, drones, and long-range capabilities, Berlin's military ascendance creates both opportunities and tensions with traditional European defense leaders like France and Poland.
Germany Government
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Steptoe LLP
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Hungarian Parliament Establishes The National Asset Protection And Recovery Office
The Hungarian Parliament has established a powerful new enforcement authority with extensive investigative and prosecutorial powers over public asset management. Companies heavily reliant on public funding face heightened scrutiny as the National Asset Protection and Recovery Office gains authority to conduct investigations, impose supervision, and pursue both criminal and civil enforcement actions.
Hungary Government
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Kinstellar
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Marking Its Own Homework, Or A Genuine Attempt To Reform? The EC Reviews The Foreign Subsidies Regulation
The European Commission has published its review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), addressing widespread concerns about the regime's disproportionate compliance burden on M&A deals and procurement procedures. While the EC maintains the instrument is "fit for purpose," stakeholders and independent studies reveal significant administrative challenges, with only 1% of notified M&A deals warranting in-depth review and proposed reforms falling short of the fundamental redesign many had requested.
Germany Anti-trust
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A&O Shearman
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Competition Compliance In Spain: New CNMC Guidance Turns Programs Into A Tool For Fine Mitigation And Public Tender Protection
The Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission has issued updated guidance that transforms how companies can leverage competition compliance programs to mitigate fines and protect their ability to participate in public procurement. The new framework introduces critical distinctions between fine reduction and debarment relief while emphasizing that programs must demonstrate practical effectiveness rather than mere formal adoption. Companies operating in Spain or participating in Spanish public tende
Worldwide Anti-trust
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Jones Day
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Private Capital Firms Target Emerging Opportunities In Space Sector
Private capital is flowing into the space sector as reusable rockets and vertical integration drive down costs, while satellites become essential to military operations across all defense domains. However, investors must navigate complex regulatory frameworks, procurement constraints, and technology risks as they back assets that underpin critical intelligence and communications functions.
France Government
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A&O Shearman
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Why Europe’s “buy EU” Principle Has More Opportunities For Third-country Businesses Than Might Appear
The European Union is reshaping its defense procurement landscape through new "Buy EU" policies that prioritize regional suppliers and tie funding to compliance requirements. These initiatives mark a significant departure from decades of neo-liberal procurement practices, creating both opportunities and challenges for member states and private capital firms navigating this evolving regulatory environment.
European Union Government
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A&O Shearman
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