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Latest News in Aerospace & Defense

  • November 20, 2025

    Transgender National Guard Civilian Sues Over Restroom Rule

    A transgender woman who works as a civilian employee for the Illinois National Guard lodged a putative class action Thursday in D.C. federal court, challenging the Trump administration's policy prohibiting transgender employees from using restrooms that align with their gender identity.

  • November 20, 2025

    Importers Left With Uncertainty After US-China Trade Truce

    U.S. importers have welcomed the latest trade truce with China and the ability to obtain key minerals without new licensing requirements for the next year, but continue to have questions about how commitments in the bilateral agreement will be met and concerns about risks of escalation.

  • November 20, 2025

    Conn. Faces Tough 2nd Circ. In 3M PFAS Enforcement Dispute

    A Second Circuit panel on Thursday appeared receptive to 3M's argument that Connecticut's state lawsuit accusing it of polluting the environment with forever chemicals contained in consumer products actually belongs in federal court, where a similar lawsuit against the company is playing out.

  • November 20, 2025

    Nokia, Tesi Plug €100M Into Partnership With AI Defense Biz

    Telecommunications giant Nokia and European artificial intelligence lab NestAI on Thursday announced a strategic partnership for AI-powered defense solutions, featuring a €100 million ($115.4 million) investment into NestAI by Nokia and Finnish investment company Tesi.

  • November 20, 2025

    1st Circ. Sends Maine's 3M PFAS Suit Back To Federal Court

    A First Circuit panel has sent a suit from the state of Maine against 3M Co. over so-called "forever chemical" contamination back to federal court, saying its disclaimer that it wasn't pursuing federal claims does not on its own put the case in state court.

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