Defense News
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 15:02
Former Israeli and Saudi spy chiefs debated a spectrum of hot-button Mideast issues — including the Iranian nuclear threat, Islamic terror, Syrian civil war and, of course, prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace — in an unprecedented public event Monday in Brussels.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 07:30
Hunter’s measure also would require the president to “submit a report including the identity and location of those who were involved in the attack, actions that have been taken to kill or capture them,” according to a Rules summary.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 09:23
It said “ground, air and naval forces comprising a total of more than 13,000” troops are to be deployed during the May 25-June 10 wargames, with “around 24 countries” taking part.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 09:19
“The German option is off the table ... They’re not willing to contribute funding and, on top of that, the price they proposed is unacceptably high,” said a retired Israel Navy admiral familiar with the discussions.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 08:51
The defense overhaul came a month after the king removed the oil-rich Gulf state’s powerful intelligence chief, Prince Bandar bin Sultan.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 06:41
The US Defense Department also green-lighted the sale of 200 AM General up-armored Humvees, which is valued at $101 million. The vehicles will be fitted for .50-caliber machine guns, communications gear and training equipment.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 06:44
We have continued to renew agreements that we have in place with all the nations that are a part of the Northern Distribution Network.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 06:34
Boeing has delivered the second aerial early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Turkey, the company announced. It said the delivery was made on schedule.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 06:32
The contract for 36 aircraft is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016, a source close to the deal told local business daily Kommersant.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 11:35
When US Secretary of State John Kerry made a whirlwind tour of several African allies last week, security and stability issues were at the top of his agenda.