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VA contracting reform creates opportunities as Black Knight Medical enters federal lobbying, targeting legislation reshaping Department of Veterans Affairs procurement.
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VA contracting reform creates opportunities as Black Knight Medical enters federal lobbying, targeting legislation reshaping Department of Veterans Affairs procurement.

Counter-drone lobbying intensifies as Allen Control Systems invests $230,000 in direct advocacy, hiring former Senate Chief of Staff to secure share of $3.1B Pentagon funding.

Research funding lobbying by Florida State University continues as FSU spent $105,000 in Q3 2025 amid proposed 56.9% NSF cuts and 39.3% NIH budget reductions.

Defense open architecture specialist Parry Labs spent $120,000 lobbying Congress in Q4 2025, pushing modular systems adoption as SPEED Act advances.

AI governance lobbying intensifies as AI Policy Network Inc. invests $349,000 in federal advocacy targeting AGI preparedness, testing protocols, and national security.

STRATCOM commander confirmation hearing examines Vice Admiral Correll’s readiness to lead nuclear modernization as Russia and China expand arsenals.

Federal AI contracting gains new competitor as PrimeAI Inc. hires Whitmer & Worrall for transportation and aviation contracts amid Congressional procurement reform.

Via Science Inc. enters prison cell phone jamming debate with new lobbying hire as Congress advances bipartisan legislation to combat contraband devices.

Defense authorization lobbying escalates as Aerolane hires Ark Strategy to secure funding for autonomous cargo aircraft in the FY 2026 NDAA and Defense Appropriations Act.

Microsoft’s AI lobbying intensifies with $2.02M Q3 spend targeting artificial intelligence policy, child safety legislation, and patent reform as Congress debates tech regulation.

AI lobbying efforts intensify as Anthropic spends $1M on export controls and infrastructure advocacy, navigating U.S.-China competition and data center demands.

Aviation safety lobbying by Honeywell intensifies as the company pursues federal mandates for aircraft surveillance technology following the Reagan National collision.

Defense lobbying by Lockheed Martin reached $4.14M in Q3 2025, targeting missile defense funding and the NDAA with a 16-person team of former congressional staffers.

Defense contractor lobbying on artificial intelligence intensifies as Booz Allen Hamilton spent $650,000 in Q3 2025 targeting defense authorization and AI policy.

Chinese drone ban legislation threatens DJI’s U.S. operations as the company spends $650K lobbying Congress against bipartisan restrictions on foreign-made drones.

Solar lobbying campaign: Hanwha Q Cells spent $930K in Q3 2025, deploying seven veteran operatives to defend tax credits and pivot to defense procurement amid congressional threats.

Defense appropriations lobbying heats up as orthopedic surgeons hire Senate Appropriations specialists to secure FY26 military medical research funding.

Space industry lobbying by Blue Origin reaches $550K in Q3 2025, targeting defense authorization and NASA funding as the company competes with SpaceX for federal contracts.

Defense lobbying modernization accelerates as Chaos Industries enters federal advocacy during Congress’s $175B push for advanced missile defense and counter-drone systems.

Graham Corp. launches submarine defense lobbying as Congress allocates $8.7B for naval production, hiring experienced defense lobbyists to influence FY2026 bills.