Aerospace & Defense

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Latest News in Aerospace & Defense

  • May 13, 2026

    How Cos. Can Navigate Iran Sanctions Risks In China

    For multinational financial institutions and other companies caught between the U.S. and China’s competing compliance regimes as they relate to Iranian oil, finding a path forward will require careful, jurisdiction-specific analysis, say attorneys at Perkins Coie and Ashurst.

  • May 13, 2026

    Defense Tech Startup Anduril Raises $5B At $61B Valuation

    Military technology company Anduril on Wednesday announced it reached a $61 billion valuation after raising $5 billion in its latest funding round.

  • May 13, 2026

    Spirit Employees File WARN Act Suit in Ch. 11

    Laid-off employees of Spirit Airlines have filed a putative class action against the debtor, demanding two months' pay and benefits following Spirit's abrupt shutdown and the loss of their jobs.

  • May 13, 2026

    FCC Ramps Up Focus On Cybersecurity In Telecom Biz

    The Federal Communications Commission will kick off a pair of public workshops this week aiming to find ways to elevate cybersecurity in the telecom space.

  • May 13, 2026

    Canada Allocating Over $3.4M To Firms Hit By US Tariffs

    The Canadian government has announced a total of over CA$4.7 million ($3.4 million) in grants to support small or medium-size aluminum businesses this week to help the companies cope with U.S. tariffs, including nearly CA$2.1 million in funding Wednesday.

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