Security Assistance
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 06:41
Afghanistan’s government will seek an annual $5 billion of funding over the next five years from the U.S. and its allies at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit this week to help finance its security forces.
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 06:39
The US Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill, which covers U.S. economic, humanitarian, and military assistance to the South Caucasus, reported the Armenian Assembly of America.
Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 06:38
Nick Turse argues that the U.S. Military may be up to more in Africa than it is willing to admit, and the public deserves to know about it.
Monday, June 27, 2016 - 06:37
President Obama’s legacy is being tarnished for having been engaged in seven foreign wars in third world countries during two terms presidency including the U.S. - Afghanistan war which is now in its 15th year.
Friday, June 24, 2016 - 06:53
Iran’s recruitment of Afghan men from the regions along the common border to fight in Syria, may be contributing to a shortage of Army recruits in western Afghanistan, NATO officials have said. The Afghan security forces have struggled to keep their numbers up across the country, faced with record casualties in battle with the Taliban, desertions and phantom soldiers — names on the payrolls who may be dead or missing.
Friday, June 24, 2016 - 06:48
The U.S. government will donate two Island-class cutter patrol boats with a total value of $18.9 million to the Costa Rican Coast Guard. U.S. Assistant Secretary William Brownfield of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs announced the donation following a meeting with President Luis Guillermo Solís at Casa Presidencial Wednesday.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 06:16
The Malawi government and Indian defense equipment manufacturer Ashok Leyland are reportedly close to signing a deal for the sale of up to 500 military and civilian vehicles to replace the aging operational fleet of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF).
Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 05:38
American sanctions intended to punish Russia for its intervention in Ukraine are making it difficult for the U.S. military to rebuild Afghanistan’s hard-hit air force.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 07:02
Strategic cooperation between the United States and the Caribbean on issues such as energy security and counternarcotics is taking shape thanks to the efforts of members of Congress.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 06:46
Armenian American foreign aid priorities will be among the broad range of issues considered this Thursday by members of the influential U.S. House subcommittee tasked with drafting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 foreign assistance bill, setting the stage for full House and Senate consideration in upcoming months, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).