Defence Contracts 2026

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5. National Security Regulation P.147 5.1 National Security Legislation Applicable to the Defence Sector p.147

5.2 Security Vetting and Clearance Requirements p.148 5.3 Classified Information and Official Secrets p.148 5.4 Critical National Infrastructure and Defence Assets p.149 5.5 Cybersecurity Requirements for Defence Contractors p.149 5.6 Supply Chain Security p.149 5.7 Counter-Espionage and Insider Threat Obligations p.150 5.8 Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) Mitigation p.150 5.9 Interaction Between National Security Regulation and Other Regimes p.150 6. M&A, Joint Ventures and Foreign Direct Investment in the Defence Sector P.150 6.1 FDI Screening Legislation and Regulatory Framework p.150

6.2 Transactions Subject to FDI Screening p.151 6.3 Mandatory vs Voluntary Notification p.151 6.4 Review Process and Timetable p.151 6.5 Assessment Criteria p.151 6.6 Conditions, Remedies and Prohibition p.151 6.7 Golden Shares and Special Government Rights p.151 6.8 Joint Ventures in the Defence Sector p.151 6.9 Interaction with Competition/Antitrust Review p.152 7. Investigations and Litigation in the Defence Sector P.152 7.1 Principal Investigative Authorities p.152 7.2 Triggers for Investigation p.152 7.3 Investigative Powers and Procedures p.152 7.4 Dawn Raids and Unannounced Inspections p.152 7.5 Legal Professional Privilege and Confidentiality p.152 7.6 Debarment and Exclusion From Future Procurement p.153 7.7 Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution p.153

7.8 Whistleblower Protections p.153 7.9 Corporate Criminal Liability p.153

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