Military Equipment
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 07:11
A gripping account of the U.S. government's unfortunate use of contractors during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 07:04
Egypt has taken delivery of two more US fast missile boats to boost its ability in ensuring "regional security and countering terrorism", the American embassy in Cairo said on Monday.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 06:20
The U.S. is sending tanks, heavy artillery and other equipment to six eastern European nations in an effort to bolster their security and deter Russia from any sort of attack, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday.
Monday, June 22, 2015 - 07:09
The US State Department this month has approved two possible foreign military sales (FMS) to Lebanon, but if the sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft is approved, US military aid will not pay for them.
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 06:25
Moscow is driven by the principle of "parity" in its arms supplies to rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan, a senior Russian defense official has said, in comments that are likely to further erode Armenia's confidence in its ostenible military ally, Russia.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 08:28
Vowing to achieve a lasting defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces, Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined the Defense Department’s counterterrorism strategy today in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. The secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq and Syria, where U.S.-led coalition allies and partners are assisting and advising local forces.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 07:01
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Tehran’s support was essential in the war against Islamic State, according to Mr. Abadi’s official website.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 06:36
Pakistan hopes to revive its naval modernization program through a warship construction deal with China that will also expand Pakistan's shipbuilding industry.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 06:19
Georgia and France have finalized a blockbuster air defense deal that was the source of a major political crisis in Tbilisi last year.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 06:09
The bristling array of armaments underlined how military competition had overtaken diplomacy in East-West relations.