Arms Sales
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 06:58
Negotiations meant to enshrine U.S. defense aid for Israel over the next decade have snagged on disputes about the size, scope and fine print of a new multibillion-dollar package, officials say.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 06:50
The United States government has approved a possible sale of 24 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters, weapons and equipment to Tunisia in a deal worth $100 million.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 06:36
The U.K. should consider suspending arms sales to Saudi Arabia pending an investigation into whether the kingdom has breached international humanitarian law in the conflict in Yemen, a panel of British lawmakers said.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:50
The United States has told Pakistan it will have to finance the purchase of American F-16 fighter jets itself after members of the U.S. Congress objected to using government funds to pay for them.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:36
The Arms Trade Treaty won't mean an immediate end to controversial arms deals like Canada's $15 billion sale of light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia, says the United Nations disarmament chief.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:33
According to DSCA, Qatar is buying 254 missiles from Raytheon (NYSE:RTN) in order to "protect its naval forces and nearby oil/gas infrastructure from air and missile threats." Raytheon, the principal contractor on the deal, stands to make $260 million from the sale of the weapons, plus "associated equipment, training, and support" services.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:29
Despite weakening finances, Algiers will continue to prioritize military spending, shifting the balance of power between Algeria and Morocco in Algeria’s favor. Consequently, Morocco will increasingly look to its regional and Western allies to better secure its position.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:35
With most stalemated international negotiations, the reasons for both the impasse and the continuation of talks are easy to understand. A range of possible agreed outcomes exists, with some more favorable to one party and some more favorable to the other, and with each side naturally trying to get as good a deal as it can.
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 06:58
News Monday that Russia had shipped the first 20 of 50 battle tanks to Nicaragua rattled Costa Rican officials and left others scratching their heads.
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 06:46
Pakistan and Russia are in talks on sales of helicopters, air defence systems and modernised tanks, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Sputnik on Wednesday.