Amentum Mitie Pacific Secures $85.2M Contract for US Base at Diego Garcia
Amentum Mitie Pacific has secured an $85.2 million contract to provide base operating support services at the US Navy Support Facility in Diego Garcia, with completion anticipated by January 2034. The contract, announced by the US Department of Defense, has a maximum value exceeding $656 million. Amid negotiations for the transfer of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius, concerns have arisen regarding potential Chinese influence in the region, which is strategically important for US and UK military operations.

Amentum Mitie Pacific received an $85.2 million contract for base operating support services at the US Navy Support Facility in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. The contract, announced by the US DoD on January 13, is expected to be completed by January 2034 and has a maximum value exceeding $656 million.
The UK Government is negotiating the transfer of sovereignty of BIOT to Mauritius, which has close ties with China, raising security concerns about potential Chinese influence over the region. The base serves multiple strategic functions for the US and UK military.




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