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US Pentagon Awards Mega Contracts to Defence Firms as Iran War Strains Weapons Stockpiles
The US Pentagon has awarded mega contracts to defence firms, including a US$59 billion, seven-year agreement with Lockheed Martin to bolster production of Patriot interceptors, as the ongoing war with Iran strains US weapons stockpiles. The contracts aim to replenish and expand critical munitions and defense systems amid sustained military operations. The article, published by The Business Times on July 30, 2026, highlights the scale of the financial commitment and the urgency driven by combat depletion of key assets like Patriot missiles.
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