GREENLAND — Greenland contracting centers almost entirely around Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base), the northernmost U.S. Department of Defense installation. Located deep inside the Arctic, the base supports missile warning, space surveillance, and satellite operations for NORAD and U.S. Space Force missions.
MIDDLE EAST — Maritime activity across the Middle East is entering a new phase of elevated risk, with key waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea remaining active but increasingly volatile. Despite ongoing tensions, commercial shipping continues to move through the region, though under tighter security conditions, higher insurance costs, and growing operational uncertainty for shipowners and crews.
PHILIPPINES — Thousands of U.S. personnel are deploying to the Philippines for Balikatan 2026, a large-scale multinational exercise that continues to expand in size and scope. The deployment is part of a broader force package that includes Philippine and allied troops, bringing total participation to over 17,000 personnel.
