Main headlines from this issue

Court dismisses Blenheim lawsuit against Lockheed Martin, Airbus, South Korea, and DAPA Blenheim files for appeal

The Eastern District Court of Virginia has dismissed Blenheim Capital Partner’s civil lawsuit against Lockheed Martin, Airbus Defence and Space, and South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The court dismissed Blenheim’s complaint on the grounds that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case. Grant Rogan, CEO of Blenheim Capital Partners, has filed an appeal with the Fourth Circuit.

FAR extends deadline for comments to Buy American Act amendments

The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council (FAR) has extended the deadline for submitting comments on the proposed changes to the Buy American Act (BAA) from September 28 to October 28, 2021. The extension comes after requests from the Council of Defence and Space Industry Associations and the Professional Service Council, representing over 400 government contractors.

Czech Republic: “There is no pattern” in industrial participation requirements

The Czech Republic has announced two major defence procurements. Each purchase carries a unique amount of industrial participation. The larger procurement is for a SPYDER air defence system produced by Israel’s Rafael

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Ukraine calls for more technology transfer in shipbuilding industry

Ukraine’s state-owned defence company, Ukroboronprom and the national shipbuilding association Ukrsudprom have presented a draft strategy for the development of the country’s shipbuilding industry between 2022 and 2030. The draft strategy focuses on increasing technology transfers and decreasing reliance on foreign production.