National Defence Authorisation Act
Coverage of National Defence Authorisation Act in the Nexus archive.
- Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains
Beijing condemned US efforts to restrict Chinese access to advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment, warning of disruptions to global supply chains. Three US export control bills targeting China—the AI Overwatch Act, Match Act, and Chip Security Act—are set to be included in the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) in the US Senate.
- Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel military integration
Senate Democrats blocked the debate on the annual defense policy bill, opposing provisions related to Trump’s war on Iran and increased US-Israel military integration. The 50-46 vote split aligned largely along party lines.
- Pentagon blacklist raises spectre of investment curbs for Chinese tech firms
The Pentagon has expanded its blacklist of Chinese companies, designating them as 'Chinese military companies' under the National Defence Authorisation Act. Legal experts warn this raises reputational risks for Chinese tech firms and could lead to future restrictions on U.S. investment.