Executive Order 14268: Reforming Foreign Defense Sales To Improve Speed and Accountability

This executive order launches a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. foreign defense sales process to make it faster, more accountable, and more aligned with national security goals. It directs streamlined decision-making, enhanced transparency, and improved coordination across agencies involved in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). By prioritizing allied partnerships, technology protection, and defense industrial base vitality, the policy aims to strengthen U.S. competitiveness abroad while supporting domestic innovation and readiness. Implementation includes developing priority country lists, revising arms transfer policies, and deploying a single digital tracking system.