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(9 articles)ARC Expands Commercial Role in US Military Logistics Operations
ARC has expanded its commercial role in supporting US military logistics operations, marking a strategic shift toward greater private sector involvement in defense supply chain activities. This develo
Philippines Faces 70% Defense Steel Import Dependence Crisis
The Philippines has publicly disclosed a significant strategic vulnerability in its defense supply chain, with 70% of defense-grade steel sourced from foreign suppliers. This high import dependency cr
Federal Investigation: F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong
A federal investigation has uncovered a diversion scheme involving F-35 fighter aircraft components being illegally routed to Hong Kong, a jurisdiction with restricted access to U.S. defense technolog
Pentagon Investigates Diversion of F-35 Parts to Hong Kong
A shipment of unserviceable F-35 Lightning II components destined for repair in the United States was mysteriously rerouted to Hong Kong while crossing the Pacific, triggering a federal investigation
F-35 $1.4T Sustainment Crisis Strains Global Defense Production
The F-35 program faces a critical inflection point as cumulative sustainment costs reach $1.4 trillion, coupled with accelerating modernization expenses and manufacturing bottlenecks that threaten the
EV Truck Maker Harbinger Secures First Defense Contract
Harbinger Motors, a California-based EV and hybrid medium-duty chassis manufacturer, has secured its first defense contract as a tier-one supplier to American Rheinmetall on the U.S. Army's Project Su
Missile Shortages Reveal Systemic Supply Chain Fragility
Recent missile production shortages have surfaced critical vulnerabilities in global supply chains that extend far beyond the defense sector. These constraints reveal how concentrated dependencies, ag
Pentagon invests $2B in critical minerals and battery suppliers
The U.S. Department of Defense has committed over $2 billion in conditional loan agreements through its Office of Strategic Capital to three emerging suppliers: Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metal
UK Shipyards Win £2.4bn Dutch Amphibious Ship Contract
The United Kingdom has secured a significant £2.4 billion contract to design and manufacture advanced amphibious transport ships using Dutch-designed specifications. This long-term procurement deal re