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At the same time, U.S. allies in Europe and Asia are looking to diversify supply as Washington&#8217;s long-held security commitments look less certain under President Donald Trump.<br \/>Japanese officials and diplomats have told Reuters that countries ranging from Poland to the Philippines are exploring procurement opportunities as they modernise their forces. 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