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Defense Procurement
News & analysis tagged Defense Procurement — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Pentagon's Supply-Chain Ultimatum for Defense
Trump's July 20 executive order compels defense contractors to map critical mineral supply chains and qualify domestic sources by January 1, 2027, when a ban on Chinese-origin magnets takes effect. With one rare earth mine and one magnet factory, the Pentagon bets on forced compliance to build a domestic industry.
2026-07-22
Forrest Bets A$190M on Tungsten Before US Ban
Andrew Forrest invests A$190M in EQ Resources 164 days before a US defense ban on Chinese tungsten takes effect. China controls 80% of supply; the West has no domestic production.
2026-07-21
1260H List: Pentagon's Chinese Military Ban
The US DoD's 1260H list of Chinese military companies triggers a direct procurement ban in June 2026 and an indirect ban in 2027, while China retaliates with export controls and anti-sanctions decrees, creating a compliance dilemma for defense contractors.
2026-07-21