United States: Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

The Federal Communications Commission has initiated unprecedented enforcement actions targeting false U.S. production claims and fraudulent test reports in equipment authorization processes. A drone manufacturer faces potential revocation of its authorizations after allegedly misrepresenting its products as domestically manufactured, while a Chinese test lab may lose FCC recognition for submitting duplicated test data across dozens of unrelated products.

Massachusetts is advancing groundbreaking legislation to regulate robotic devices, establishing a framework that prohibits weaponization while permitting defined government and research applications. The Responsible Robotics Act addresses a critical regulatory gap as commercially available robots become increasingly capable and widely deployed in communities. With strong House support and industry backing, the bill could become one of the nation's first comprehensive state laws governing the responsible use

The U.S. government's push for economic sovereignty has placed pharmaceutical supply chain integrity at the forefront of national security concerns. Arnold & Porter examines how recent trade policies, regulatory developments, and industrial strategies are reshaping domestic manufacturing capacity for medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This comprehensive analysis explores the intersection of procurement requirements, tariff proposals, and user fee reauthorization negotiations that could fundame

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has released new rules governing submarine cable landing licenses that introduce a licensing framework for terminal equipment operators, implement enhanced national security certifications, and establish a fast-track approval process for applications meeting specific security standards.

National security investing is attracting capital, yet it remains poorly defined as an investment category. Global venture investment in defense technology rose 75 percent from 2024 to 2025, while private funds...

The Department of War has designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, marking the first time such a designation has been applied to an American company. Defense contractors are now receiving varied and inconsistent certification requests from multiple agencies and prime contractors, each demanding different scopes, deadlines, and attestations regarding the use of Anthropic products like Claude. Understanding the nuances of each request and responding with precision has become critical as contractors naviga

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule (Docket No. USDA-2026-0001; RIN 0560-AI70) that would significantly reshape the regulatory framework under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The proposed rule would broaden what counts as “agricultural land,” narrow long-standing reporting exemptions, expand beneficial ownership disclosure, increase penalties, and move administration of the program to USDA’s Office of Homeland Security.

A hypothetical U.S.-Iran peace deal creates a complex sanctions landscape as Washington moves toward relief while EU and UK restrictions remain firmly in place. Businesses face fragmented regulations, financing constraints, and heightened compliance risks as they navigate divergent policies across allied jurisdictions.

Federal agencies and Congress are implementing unprecedented drone security measures through new regulations, enforcement actions, and historic funding initiatives. With major events like the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations underway, unauthorized drone operations face severe penalties as the government deploys counter-unmanned aircraft systems and expands state authority to detect and disable threatening drones.