East Asia and Pacific Region
Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.
In February, the President announced he would rip up the long-standing Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, which operationalises the two countries’ Mutual Defence Treaty (MDT), signed in 1951. Manila said it suspended the […]
Americas
Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.76 Billion US Army Contracts For M142 HIMARS
The U.S. Army announced a $2.76 billion contract award to Lockheed Martin to obtain guided missile launch rocket systems and associated equipment. The contract with Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control subsidiary, announced on Friday, calls […]
Americas
Dynetics Beats Out Iron Dome For $237M U.S. Army’s Missile Defense Contract
Dynetics’ Enduring Shield system officially beat out Israeli’s Iron Dome for a new US Army contract, the first such win for the Leidos subsidiary’s new system. The $237 million contract to develop a cruise missile […]
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