Security Assistance
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 06:25
President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that France would provide immediate additional military aid to Lebanon, and urged politicians to end a long-running crisis by electing a president as soon as possible.
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 07:36
Turkey is finally starting to get through to US lawmakers about its concerns with American support for the Syrian Kurds, with potential repercussions for the fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS).
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 06:18
While the Taliban officially launched their annual spring offensive this week pledging large-scale attacks, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) will for the first time in 15 years be able to deploy a light attack aircraft specifically designed for counterinsurgency operations in their fight against the insurgents.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 06:53
As China watches Afghan peace talks founder and Islamic militants make inroads in parts of its troubled neighbor, Beijing is taking its most concrete steps yet toward assuming a direct security role in the country.
Monday, April 11, 2016 - 06:13
The U.S. military command in Kabul has launched an investigation into an airstrike in southeastern Afghanistan last week that some locals claim killed as many as 17 civilians, SitRep has learned. Military officials insist that the strike targeted al Qaeda fighters and no civilians were killed.
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 06:24
Rep. C. A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger called Wednesday for the deployment of more Special Operations troops to Iraq to train local forces to fight the self-declared Islamic State.
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 06:23
Pakistan wants to upgrade its aging fleet of fighter jets in anticipation of a prolonged battle against Islamist militants, although the purchase of fifth-generation planes would only be a last resort, a senior air force official said.
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 06:34
Failure to maintain buildings of Afghan Air Force University, which the United States spent nearly $7 million to build and renovate, could affect the future use of the facility, according to a U.S. government watchdog report released March 28.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 06:37
U.S. officials say the Pentagon will be deploying an armored brigade combat team to Eastern Europe next February as part of the ongoing effort to rotate troops in and out of the region to reassure allies worried about threats from an increasingly aggressive Russia.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 06:12
The U.S. is satisfied with the progress of reforms in the Ukrainian defense sector and its cooperation with Kyiv in this area, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt has said.