US Defense Firm Eyes $20-M Drone Hub in Aurora, Philippines
Virginia-based defense logistics firm Anglicotech plans a $20 million investment to establish a drone manufacturing hub on a five-hectare site in Aurora province, Philippines. The company, which supports both the US Department of War and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, aims to boost regional economic growth and defense capabilities.
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