Aerospace & Defense

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Latest News in Aerospace & Defense

  • April 02, 2026

    Feds, Lockheed Can't Win Early In $98M F-35 Cost Fight

    Lockheed Martin's requirement under government contracts to use domestic transportation services extends to indirect costs it incurred from the F-35 aircraft program, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ruled, denying Lockheed a quick win on its $98 million claim.

  • April 02, 2026

    Trump Admin Seeks Reversal Of DC National Guard Injunction

    The Trump administration called on the D.C. Circuit to fully unravel an injunction barring the deployment of the D.C. National Guard and other states' National Guards in the District of Columbia, arguing that the deployments are "plainly lawful."

  • April 02, 2026

    Gov't Must Insist On EU Satellite Market Access, Feds Told

    As the European Union looks to tighten rules on the space and satellite industries, the U.S. government needs to ensure American companies can participate in European markets, a think tank told the Federal Communications Commission.

  • April 02, 2026

    Trump Orders 100% Pharma Tariff, Modifies Metals Duties

    Later this year, the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, but drug companies could qualify for reduced tariff rates as low as zero if they agree to invest domestically and enter most-favored-nation drug-pricing agreements with the government, according to an executive order President Donald Trump signed Thursday.

  • April 02, 2026

    Noerr Adds Space Arbitration Group Co-Founder In Frankfurt

    Noerr has hired a former Holland & Knight LLP international arbitration lawyer to serve as an associate partner in the Germany-headquartered law firm's Frankfurt office, saying she brings legal expertise in the growing commercial space industry.

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