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IRAN WAR ONGOING — Day 211

Low-intensity fighting continues. $43.6B Pentagon / $135B+ independent est. 19-23 US KIA. 850+ wounded. 9,045+ killed. No congressional vote. No end in sight.

Arms Sales: Philippines

Indo-Pacific

$3B

Total Since 2009

$400M

FY2024

#27

Buyer Rank

Share of top buyers

🔫 Top Weapons Systems Sold

  • ▸F-16V fighters ($2.43B approved)
  • ▸HIMARS
  • ▸C-130J
  • ▸Brahmos missiles (via India)

📝 Background

US returned to Philippine bases under Marcos Jr. after Duterte era chill. Critical for containing China in South China Sea.

🌍 Other Major Buyers