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Ukrainian Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk oversees MoU between AZDIC and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities

November 21, 2023 Ukrainian Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk oversees MoU between the Arizona Defense & Industry Coalition (AZDIC) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities PHOENIX, AZ — Last week, the ...

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Local Opinion: States need US help to reach mining potential

Arizona Daily Star – Lynndy Smith & Kray Luxbacher October 25, 2023 This summer, the Biden Administration invested $30M for projects to build facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals in an ...

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Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) leads second delegation to Ukraine for launch of the Inaugural International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC1) with President Zelenskyy

October 2, 2023 Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) leads second delegation to Ukraine for launch of the Inaugural International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC1) with President Zelenskyy Forum provides platform for AZDIC President to meet ...

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Arizona copper: A decarbonization and defense necessity

By: Lynndy Smith, President & CEO, Global Defense & Industry Coalition Posted Sep 26, 2023 President Biden is set to visit Arizona for the second time in the last month to deliver a speech attributed ...

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Ukraine Hosts Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) Delegation Trip to Identify Reconstruction, Food Security and Defense Technology Needs

Strategic conversations will allow Arizona to provide path forward on Ukraine’s future through partnerships and new investments SCOTTSDALE , Ariz., June 9, 2023 — The Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC)  returned to the United ...

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Sinema Discusses Arizona Priorities with the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition

Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition to hear its policy priorities for the 118th Congress, including advancing the responsible production of critical minerals needed for national defense and ...

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AZDIC 2023 Policy Priorities
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AZDIC 2023 Policy Priorities

This document seeks to guide congressional members, staff, and other relevant stakeholders on the top priorities of Arizona's defense industry and installations and the industries they rely on. Read More

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US foreign military sales process needs better communication

The U.S. sells roughly $47 billion worth of defense materials and services annually to foreign governments to advance American security and economic interests, but recent global foreign military sales contracts pose a serious risk to ...

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New Arizona defense contractors coalition has three chief targets for 2023

The leader of a newly formed organization bringing together hundreds of Arizona defense industry contractors says 2023 will be an important year for the group’s mission to amplify those companies’ voices on the national stage. ...

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