Trump offers Ukraine license to build Patriot missiles
Why it matters: Kyiv says a shortage of interceptors left 23 Russian ballistic missiles unshot in one recent attack.
Series: Ukraine · Patriot Missile Production License · 2 chapters since Jul 8Subject
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Lockheed Martin buys Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion
Why it matters: The deal expands Lockheed’s anti-submarine business as allied navies boost spending on sonar, sonobuoys and torpedo defenses.
China halts dual-use exports to 10 US firms, bars 46 from procurement
Why it matters: The retaliation widens the US-China trade and security clash to rare earths and third-country transfers.
CNBC, NPR +3
China blocks 46 U.S. firms from government procurement
Suppliers including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon lose access to China government tenders, while 10 other U.S. firms face export controls.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to refill US missile stocks
Why it matters: The move points to strain on US munitions after the 15-week Iran war and could redirect supplies from partners such as Ukraine and Taiwan.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Taiwan fires HIMARS toward the Taiwan Strait in drill
The west coast launch was the first for Taiwan's HIMARS, testing a scenario for repelling a China invasion.