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From formation to exit, Pillsbury’s cross-practice team advises clients on the legal, regulatory, commercial and strategic issues shaping growth at the intersection of the defense innovation, national security ecosystem, emerging technology and capital formation.
Driven by the exponential pace of advancement of today’s technology, the Department of Defense (DOD) is shifting its R&D and procurement priorities to next-generation technologies and “non-traditional” defense contractors to strengthen national security and maintain a qualitative military edge over existing adversaries and new threats. From AI and cyber resilience to dual-use technologies (commercial and government), emerging companies and investors are finding new pathways to engage with the DOD and other national security agencies to create value.
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Venture capital firms, family offices and institutional investors are increasingly backing emerging defense companies. Firms and innovators alike are shifting the defense landscape away from legacy players. Partnerships between capital allocators and DOD innovation units like DIU and AFWERX are expanding, and the Office of Strategic Capital is supporting investments in stated national security priorities.
We advise clients wholistically—from startups to established defense contractors—on market entry, DOD engagement, strategic investment and cross-border transactions, ensuring alignment with CFIUS and export control regulations. Whether raising private capital or connecting with congressional stakeholders we provide the legal insight and strategic access to accelerate growth.
Our work includes:
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