Uzbekistan has overhauled tax, licensing and business protections since 2016, reshaping market entry, compliance costs and the wider corporate environment.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin fear Ukraine could upgrade and mass-produce Patriot missiles under licensing, raising concerns about IP theft and competitive impacts on US defense manufacturing.
Uzbekistan launches unified digital platforms and national navigation system while expanding IT sector incentives to enhance competitiveness and digital governance.
G7 leaders pledge new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas sectors and increase military aid to Ukraine, including advanced weaponry and support for domestic arms production.
The US Treasury has let temporary sanctions relief on Russian oil exports expire without extension, signaling a shift in energy sanctions policy amid geopolitical tensions.