The State Department approved possible military sales, to Lebanon and to Norway, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said last week.
The Federal Maritime Commission this week updated its record of cases and decisions related to shipping violations “that may be significant or establish legal precedent.” The 807-page document now incorporates decisions that took place from January 2024 through December 2024.
The Energy Department is delaying the effective date of a direct final rule that will amend the regulations for administrative procedures related to the import and export of natural gas (see 2505120045).
The State Department approved a potential $510 million military sale to Israel, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said last week. The sale includes munitions guidance kits, munitions support and related equipment. The principal contractor will be Boeing, although portions of the guidance kits may be transferred from U.S. government stock.
The Pentagon this week issued an updated "decision matrix" to help Defense Department program managers review fundamental research proposals for signs of possible foreign influence and mitigate those risks. The guidance outlines certain activities "prohibited by law" that would bar researchers from receiving Pentagon funding and "describes conditions under which mitigation is required or suggested prior to receiving" the funding.
The Federal Maritime Commission is reorganizing some of its functions by "revising certain delegations of authority from the Commission, updating descriptions of organization components, and making minor related technical amendments," it said in a Federal Register notice scheduled to take effect June 20.
The State Department approved two possible military sales, to Australia and Italy, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said this week.
The State Department approved a possible $215 million military sale to the Netherlands, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said last week. The sale includes air-to-ground missiles and related equipment, and the principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin.
The Defense Department is reviewing whether the Australia-U.K.-U.S. (AUKUS) security partnership that began under the Biden administration is aligned with President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, a defense spokesperson said June 13.
The Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking public comments on an information collection for the agency’s surveys and assessments of U.S. industrial sectors and technologies. The survey data provides "needed information to benchmark industry performance and raise awareness of diminishing manufacturing capabilities,” BIS said in a Federal Register notice. Comments are due Aug. 12.