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flag In March 2026, 16 nations in the U.S.-led PIPIR launched joint missile, drone, and ammunition projects to strengthen Indo-Pacific defense manufacturing and reduce supply chain delays.

flag In March 2026, the U.S.-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR), now with 16 members including Thailand and the UK, advanced defense manufacturing cooperation across Asia. flag The group launched a joint missile motor production program with Japan, standardized small drone components, and explored a new ammunition facility in the Philippines to produce 30mm cannon rounds. flag These efforts, part of a broader strategy initiated in May 2024, aim to boost regional military readiness by reducing reliance on distant supply chains and enhancing rapid response capabilities near potential conflict zones in the Indo-Pacific.

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