Military and Police Aid
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:27
U.S. Marines and sailors are helping build the engineering and logistical capabilities of the Uganda People’s Defense Force at Camp Singo, Uganda.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 06:49
Is integrating ex-rebels and former government forces after war the way toward a stable peace? Policymakers and academics seem to think so; military integration has become an important part of peacebuilding.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 06:12
American taxpayers doled out $5.9 billion in foreign military financing in 2014, according to the government's Foreign Assistance report -- that's roughly the GDP of Somalia. But where did the money go?
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 06:34
Congress has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes up to $50 million in lethal military aid for Ukraine and mandates a White House response if Russia is deemed to be violating a key arms control treaty.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 06:34
Sweden formally extended its commitment to training Kurdish peshmerga forces in Iraq to fight the Islamic State until the end of 2016. Funding is in place to continue training programs for Kurdish troops in Iraq over the next 14 months.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 05:57
The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command is returning to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune after an approximately six-month deployment to Central America.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 18:55
African partners from Senegal and Uganda explored opportunities for increased capabilities and capacities during the 2015 U.S. Army Africa Training Center Capabilities Seminar, held Nov. 2-5 at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command, Grafenwoehr, and the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 18:33
The more the United States commits to peacekeeping efforts, the more powerfully — and efficiently — its influence will reverberate around the world.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:26
US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on Monday to expedite talks on a new 10-year American military aid package for Israel, in an effort to finish negotiations before the end of Obama's term.
Monday, November 9, 2015 - 06:10
U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet on Monday for the first time since the Israeli leader lost his battle against the Iran nuclear deal, with Washington seeking his re-commitment to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.