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Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

A program through which the U.S. government sells defense articles and services to foreign governments as part of its foreign policy and national security objectives.

Lobbying

Activities aimed at influencing government officials and legislators to make decisions that favor a specific cause, organization, or individual.

Revolving Door

A term describing the movement of individuals between government positions and jobs in the private sector (often as lobbyists or consultants) that are related to their former government roles.

State Department

The U.S. federal executive department responsible for foreign affairs and international relations.

Department of Defense

The U.S. federal executive department responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

Arms Export Control Act

A U.S. law that provides the authority and general criteria for the President to control the export of defense articles and services.