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Defense Procurement
News & analysis tagged Defense Procurement — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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climate_energy
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.
2026-07-22
climate_energy
Forrest Bets A$190M on Tungsten Before US Ban
Andrew Forrest's A$190M stake in EQ Resources is a bet that the US will enforce its January 1, 2027 ban on Chinese tungsten, creating a structural deficit the West cannot fill.
2026-07-21
economics_markets
1260H List: Pentagon's Chinese Military Ban
The Pentagon's 1260H list is now an operational weapon, forcing defense contractors to navigate a compliance trap between US bans and Chinese counter-sanctions.
2026-07-21