Defense News
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 06:39
On President Barack Obama’s first day in Beijing at the start of a weeklong swing through Asia, the US State Department published new language in the Federal Register to reflect a change in its policy to allow exports of lethal defense items to Vietnam.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:40
France, concerned that US firms have the inside track on billions of dollars worth of future naval contracts, is lobbying the Canadian government to consider all options for its new surface fleet.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:03
India and Israel will soon conclude a contract for an Indian government-approved anti-tank missile procurement and licensed-production deal estimated at US $500 million, sources here say.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:02
Turkey’s largest ever single naval contract, a US $3.5 billion deal with a German shipyard for the co-production of six submarines, is facing major delays and disputes over modality, Turkish officials and industry sources said.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:00
Israel is using generous funding from Washington and lessons from its 50-day anti-rocket war in Gaza to fortify Iron Dome against far more formidable threats looming beyond its northern border.
Friday, November 7, 2014 - 06:23
U.S. commanders are weighing a delay in the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan after the country’s protracted election set back preparations for the transition, Washington defense officials said Wednesday.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 07:46
President Barack Obama has invited the head of the US Central Command to brief congressional leaders at the White House on Friday afternoon — the first step toward updating the rules for the authorization to use military force (AUMF).
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 11:59
France, despite attempts to cautiously navigate the political waters of the Mistral deal with Russia last week, still found itself in a media storm when it was revealed that the French shipbuilder had invited Russian officials to a Nov. 14 hand-over ceremony.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 11:57
In the face of sustained Russian incursions into Ukraine and the dozens of fighter and bomber flights that have skirted European airspace in recent weeks, the head of US European Command has come to the Pentagon to ask for more troops and equipment.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 11:21
The US Navy has canceled visits to the Philippine port of Subic amid public anger over accusations that a US Marine killed a Filipino on the city’s outskirts, officials said Monday.