During a government shutdown, many federal agencies, including the Department of State and Department of Defense, which manage ITAR licenses and FMS Case approvals, may experience significant disruptions in their operations. Here are some potential impacts on international defense business during a government shutdown: It’s crucial to monitor the situation closely and stay in contact […]

In the realm of international defense collaborations, offsets play a pivotal role in fostering economic and technological cooperation between nations. However, the delicate balance between promoting offsets and safeguarding sensitive technology has brought to light the significant impact of technology security and foreign disclosure (TSFD) within the framework of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations […]

Shock, grief, fear, and anger: The 9/11 attacks inflicted a devastating emotional toll on everyone around the globe. The U.S. Government responded with swiftness and ingenuity, deploying measures to undertake numerous military operations intended to eliminate threats and enhance regional stability. There was also large-scale enlistment in the military for overseas support of the counterinsurgency […]

Part 1: Before the Paperwork Introduction It’s no secret that the Aerospace and Defense Industry is rife with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (MA&D) between large primes, smaller contractors, and start-ups. As a business strategy, these dynamic restructurings within aerospace and defense sparks greater technological innovation and better control of supply chains. Similarly, strategic shifts through […]

Historically the U.S. Government has implemented policies to protect the safety of jobs within the U.S. Defense Industry. For example, as taken from An Overview of Small Business Contracting, “During World War II and then again after the outbreak of fighting in Korea, Congress found that the existence of thousands of small business concerns was […]

The Defense Industry does not offer many opportunities for unbridled creativity, except in one place: offsets. For the uninitiated, offsets are contractual obligations where the purchaser attempts to “offset” the cost of the contract by mandating that a portion of the work be performed locally. There are two flavors of offsets: direct and indirect. Direct […]