The U.S. Department of Defense is looking to start working with five Indo-Pacific allies on building military maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities under a regional framework that it plans to develop and launch across its overseas commands. Christopher Lowman, assistant secretary of defense for sustainment, said in a Pentagon briefing Thursday that the regional sustainment...
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Lithuania Defense Minister Invites US Defense Contractors to Invest in the Country
Lithuania’s Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasciunas has invited American defense companies to invest in his country. During a recent meeting with William LaPlante, U.S. undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, Kasciunas mentioned Rheinmetall’s plan to build an ammunition factory in Lithuania and added that he hopes other defense companies will follow suit. “We...
US, Singapore Seek to Resolve Supply Chain Disruptions Threatening Defense Capabilities
The Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Singapore to address supply chain challenges better. Under the security of supply arrangement, the DOD and the Singapore Ministry of Defense will collaborate to meet their critical defense needs mutually. The bilateral deal will also enable the agencies to resolve disruptions threatening defense capabilities and promote...