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This section includes the latest news relating to U.S. security policy around the world. Updated daily, the news provided in this searchable database highlights the most relevant security developments from around the world. 

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Seizing a 'Transformational Moment' in U.S.-Central America Relations

Monday, April 11, 2016
SOUTHCOM’s commander said that the goal of the United States is to identify new, innovative opportunities to enhance security cooperation, improve interoperability, and better support partner nation efforts against new and old threats.English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Marcos Ommati
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Top Security Leaders from 13 Nations Meet in Costa Rica for Central American Security Forum

Monday, April 11, 2016
Top government, defense, and police leaders from Central America joined counterparts from North America, South America and the Caribbean in San Jose, Costa Rica, April 6-8 to resume their annual discussions on cooperation targeting threats to the region that connects the Western Hemisphere’s two largest continents.English
Country(s): 
Costa Rica
Author(s): 
Jose Ruiz, U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Sen. Ben Cardin: Decision May Come Soon on F-15 Sale to Qatar

Monday, April 11, 2016
According to the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a decision on Qatar's purchase of 73 F-15 Silent Eagles may come soon.
Country(s): 
Qatar
Author(s): 
Joe Gould
Awad Mustafa
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

After F-16 Jets and Attack Helicopters, U.S. to Sell Thermal Weapon Sights to Pakistan

Monday, April 11, 2016
The Pentagon awarded a USD17 million contract to Raytheon for supply of state of the art thermal weapon sights and spares which improve targeting and surveillance capabilities.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Publisher / Source: 
The Indian Express
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

SitRep: U.S. Airstrike in Afghanistan Under Investigation

Monday, April 11, 2016
The U.S. military command in Kabul has launched an investigation into an airstrike in southeastern Afghanistan last week that some locals claim killed as many as 17 civilians, SitRep has learned. Military officials insist that the strike targeted al Qaeda fighters and no civilians were killed.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Paul McLeary
Adam Rawnsley
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Military Operations
Security Assistance

Senegal Has Received New Armoured Vehicles from China

Friday, April 8, 2016
Senegal has revealed its new WMA301 Assaulter armoured vehicles, along with Ram Mk III armoured vehicles, TRF1 towed howitzers and other hardware during its independence day parade, as the country boosts its military manpower and equipment to combat Islamist militants.English
Country(s): 
Senegal
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Russian Confirms Egypt as North African Buyer of 50 MiG-29s

Friday, April 8, 2016
The Russian Commission for Military Technical Cooperation has confirmed Egypt as the North African buyer of 50 MiG-29M fighter jets and released fresh details of the Egyptian purchase of several other weapons systems worth at least $5 billion in 2015.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

U.S. Inspector General Paints Grim Picture of Afghanistan Reconstruction

Friday, April 8, 2016
After 15 years, billions of dollars and thousands of American casualties, U.S. efforts to rebuild Afghanistan are in a perilous state, according to the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Algeria Increases Order of Russian-made Mi-28 Helos to 42

Friday, April 8, 2016
The Algerian Air Force (AAF) has ramped up its order of Russian-made Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" attack helicopters from the eight initially reported in January to 42, the Russian-language newspaper RIA-Novosti reported.English
Country(s): 
Algeria
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

SCO Countries to Conduct Joint Drills in Kazakhstan in 2016

Friday, April 8, 2016
The members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are due to hold joint border drills in Kazakhstan by the end of the year, First Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Security Service Sergei Smirnov said Friday. English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

U.S. Gently Presses Bahrain on Rights, Praises Security Ties

Friday, April 8, 2016
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gently pressed Bahrain on human rights on Thursday as he praised security cooperation with the Gulf monarchy, where the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet is based in part as a bulwark against Iran.English
Country(s): 
Bahrain
Author(s): 
Arshad Mohammed
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Skirmishes Continue in Nagorno-Karabakh Despite Cease-fire

Friday, April 8, 2016
Skirmishes continued Friday around Nagorno-Karabakh with Azerbaijan and Armenia blaming each other for cease-fire violations, while Russia sought to stabilize the situation by playing a go-between.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
Aida Sultanova
Publisher / Source: 
WALB News
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Border Control

U.S. Condemns Release of Sudanese Who Masterminded Escape of USAID Killers

Friday, April 8, 2016
U.S. Embassy in Khartoum Thursday condemned the release of Qusai al-Jaili who organized the escape of four men sentenced to death for the murder of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) employees John Granville and Abdel Rahman Abbas Rahama on 2008.English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Sudan Tribune
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

Statement on Lessons from Latin America: UNGASS Must Not Become a Missed Opportunity

Friday, April 8, 2016
Since 1961, the international community has invested huge resources to enforce the UN mandate to create a “drug free” world. Yet, after decades of interdiction and eradication, organised crime around the globe has merely shifted routes and markets.English
Country(s): 
Western Hemisphere Regional
Publisher / Source: 
International Crisis Group
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics

New Nigerian Army Aviation Corps Seeks Helicopters, UAVs

Friday, April 8, 2016
The Nigerian Army is considering the acquisition of new South African-made Rooivalk, Russian-made Mi-17, French-made H125 and some Chinese-made helicopters to equip a newly formed Army Aviation Corps. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Drastic Increase in LGBT Killings in Honduras Since U.S.-Backed Coup

Friday, April 8, 2016
Since the country’s left-wing leader was ousted in 2009, LGBT people have faced a dramatic increase in the risk of torture, prison and murder.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Joseph Patrick McCormick
Publisher / Source: 
Pink News
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

South Africa’s Commitment to A.U./U.N. mission in Sudan is Over

Friday, April 8, 2016
The South African commitment to peacekeeping in Sudan is officially over with 8 SA Infantry Battalion due to start a gradual withdrawal next Friday (April 15).English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Author(s): 
Kim Helfrich
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Chile Seeks to Buy Medium Transport Helicopters

Friday, April 8, 2016
The Chilean Air Force officials brought an ambitious shopping list to the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) here this week. They want to replace an observation satellite in service since 2011, upgrade and extend the life of several A/T-36 jet trainers and buy turboprop medium military transport aircraft.English
Country(s): 
Chile
Author(s): 
Jose Higuera
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Florida National Guard Sending 700 Soldiers to Africa

Friday, April 8, 2016
About 700 Florida National Guard troops are headed to the Horn of Africa again to be part of U.S. military operations against al-Qaida and other violent extremists in East Africa, a wing of the war on terror.English
Country(s): 
Djibouti
Author(s): 
Carol Rosenberg
Publisher / Source: 
Miami Herald
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Brazilian Security Forces Launch Anti-Terrorism Exercise Ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

Friday, April 8, 2016
Brazilian troops launched a series of security exercises on Wednesday with a focus on Rio de Janeiro and anti-terrorism security during the 2016 Rio Olympics.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Wire Service: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

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