Defense News
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:10
Israeli defense sales last year plunged to their lowest point in seven years, with just $5.66 billion in new contracts signed in 2014.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 06:04
President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday said his defense minister was being reassigned and replaced, as the government wades through peace talks with leftist rebels.
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 07:31
Afghan and Pakistani leaders have agreed on closer defense and security cooperation, leading analysts to believe the neighbors are finally sharing a common view on achieving regional stability.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 07:17
More than 350 American soldiers and 80 US Army vehicles — most of them Strykers — will begin a 400 kilometer "cavalry march" across Romania, with cover from US Air Force, this week, to kick off multinational exercises in Romania, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 07:08
Wednesday's U.S.-Gulf leaders summit is not expected to yield any major announcements of foreign military sales, though it could spark increased military cooperation, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 07:06
U.S. House members want to use the annual Pentagon policy bill to alter the White House's program to train and equip Syrian rebels — or end it.
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 05:38
The US has formally begun training "moderate opposition" forces in Syria, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Thursday. But while the training may be underway, there appears to be some questions about how the US will support the forces, particularly if they enter conflict with the military of embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 07:01
Qatar will sign contracts for 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets and MBDA missiles May 4, President François Hollande's office said Thursday.
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 06:46
NATO's top military commander warned of gaps in US intelligence gathering in Eastern Europe and its ability to understand Moscow's intent in the wake of Russian aggression.
Monday, April 20, 2015 - 06:46
Arabian Gulf countries are closely watching Iran's anticipated re-integration into the international community as it may develop into a Russian-Chinese-Western battleground for arms sales, regional experts said.