Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: September 2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. If you would like additional information on anything in this report, please reach out to the authors or members of Holland & Knight's National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group.

Legislative Updates

• NDAA Readying Conference Committee
• Appropriations and Running Up Against a Shutdown
• Biden Sends FY 2024 Anomaly Requests
• AUKUS
• National Security and SASC Nominations

Executive and Departmental Updates

• Zelensky Visit and Ukraine Aid
• Deputy Defense Secretary Announces "Replicator Initiative"
• DOD Announces Establishment of Generative AI Task Force
• DOD Releases New Cybersecurity Strategy
• DOD Releases Space Policy Review and Strategy on Protection of Satellites
• DIU Solicitations

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