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U.S. and Allies Launch Indo-Pacific Defense Manufacturing Initiative

3/21/2026

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On March 20, 2026, the U.S.-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) announced a missile motor program with Japan.
The partnership will standardize small drones and develop shared supply chains.
PIPIR is exploring an ammunition facility in the Philippines for 30mm rounds.
Following a virtual meeting, Thailand and the United Kingdom joined, bringing membership to 16.
The collaboration aims to bolster Asia-Pacific defense manufacturing and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Story summary

On March 20, 2026, the U.S.-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) announced a missile motor program with Japan.
The partnership will standardize small drones and develop shared supply chains.
PIPIR is exploring an ammunition facility in the Philippines for 30mm rounds.
Following a virtual meeting, Thailand and the United Kingdom joined, bringing membership to 16.
The collaboration aims to bolster Asia-Pacific defense manufacturing and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.