Defense News
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 05:42
The decision by the US to legalize the sale of lethal equipment for maritime security to Vietnam could have major impacts on both the regional balance of power and US industry. The decision to allow arms sales to Vietnam for the first time since the Vietnam War comes at a time of increased Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 06:47
With military budgets shrinking around the globe, a top NATO official is warning the national industries of partner nations that they need to change how they do business.
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 06:43
Hungarian and US soldiers took part in a joint military exercise Thursday, simulating “everyday” battle situations in Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 07:12
The US State Department has cleared a potential sale of enhanced Patriot air defense system missiles to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The sale has a potential value of $1.75 billion if it is completed, according to a notice posted on the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) website Wednesday.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 05:51
The Pentagon office in charge of leading the sales of US defense equipment to foreign governments released a strategy document Wednesday aimed at streamlining the foreign military sales (FMS) process, while helping Washington to equip NATO partners in contingency operations.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 07:44
Israel’s MoD owes local industry more than US $800 million for work on Iron Dome, unmanned vehicles and other high-priority systems performed essentially on credit over the past 18 months.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 06:25
Poland on Monday said a possible French deal to supply Russia with warships was making it difficult for Warsaw to choose French suppliers for its planned missile shield.
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 09:49
The US Marine Corps is preparing to deploy about 2,100 grunts to be based out of Kuwait in a new unit configuration designed to respond to crises in the region, according to Corps officials.
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 09:41
As the price tag for operations in Iraq, Syria and West Africa continues to grow, Pentagon leadership insists that it is well prepared to pay for all of these previously unforeseen long-term operations.
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 09:27
Jordan, which has joined a US-led coalition waging airstrikes on the Islamic State group, said Sunday it has secured the country’s borders against “any threat.”