The State Department’s Defense Export Control and Compliance System will undergo maintenance from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Sept. 15. "Industry users may experience service degradation, interruptions, or limited application functionality within DECCS during this maintenance window," the agency said. "If you experience any issues, please log back in after the maintenance window."

The State Department this week approved a possible $1.07 billion military sale to Finland, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. The sale includes "AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles" and related equipment, and the principal contractor will be RTX.

U.S. and EU officials met in Washington this week for the 13th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue, where they discussed "reducing barriers to trade and commerce in the space sector," among other issues, the State Department said. The two sides spoke about the need to "pursue fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment." The meetings also included a roundtable with U.S. industry officials.

U.S. and Canadian intelligence agencies issued new guidance this month to warn technology startups about risks from international pitch competitions, saying they're being exploited by foreign entities looking to illegally acquire Western innovation and skills.

The State Department recently approved possible military sales to Ukraine and Denmark, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

The State Department last week approved a possible $825 million military sale to Ukraine, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. The sale includes "Air Delivered Munitions" and related equipment, and the principal contractors will be Zone 5 Technologies and CoAspire.

The Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking public comments on an information collection related to its license exceptions and exclusions for export-controlled goods. Comments are due Nov. 3.

The State Department recently approved three possible military sales -- to Poland, the U.K. and NATO -- worth more than $2 billion combined, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warned this week about the risks posed to the American financial system by Chinese money laundering networks, urging banks to be “vigilant” in looking out for sanctioned Mexican drug cartels and other designated terrorist groups that may be using those networks.

The Bureau of Industry and Security is extending its public comment periods for two export-related information collections, the agency said this week.