Arms Sales
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 07:30
The U.S. Department of State sanctioned the sale of 200 Hellfire air-to-ground (AGM) missiles to France, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Wednesday. Related military gear such as conversion kits, blast fragmentation sleeves, and installation kits and containers, were also approved.
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 06:26
Advancing freedom of expression in the Middle East is an important part of U.S. security strategy in the region. At least that’s what Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in his remarks at the 2015 Manama Dialogue.
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 06:14
Venezuela has reportedly allocated $480m for its Sukhoi aircraft programme, moving a step ahead to strengthen the country's airspace.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:42
A breach-of-contract squabble has spiraled into broader allegations of misconduct against a drone manufacturer with millions of dollars worth of US military contracts. A drone retailer claims that Prioria Robotics bilked AFRICOM by selling a substandard drone that could be outflown by many hobby drones, which are far cheaper, according to a court motion.
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 06:31
Russian Helicopters will supply 11 Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters by the end of the year to Peru.
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 07:19
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of precision bomb kits valued at $70 million to Turkey, a member of NATO and a key part of the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State militants in Syria, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 07:04
As a top Jordanian official leaves after a visit to Washington, Rep. Duncan Hunter is renewing his call for the Obama administration to allow sales of unmanned systems to the Middle Eastern ally.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 06:25
As a top Jordanian official visits Washington this week, the Obama administration is doing its best to remind Congress of the military support it has given to the longtime regional ally.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 06:20
A financial squeeze is forcing Iraq to put major weapons deals on hold, but the country will hire 10,000 additional paramilitary forces seen as critical in the fight against Islamic State, its finance minister said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 11:48
In the midst of 2011’s Arab uprisings, thousands of tear gas canisters bearing the conspicuous “Made in U.S.A.” designations became a symbol of U.S. support for authoritarian regimes and violent repression of peaceful dissent in countries like Bahrain, Egypt and Tunisia. While U.S. transfers of crowd control items like tear gas are sometimes viewed as encouraging a non-lethal approach to protests, the regimes excessive and improper use of tear gas have caused cases of serious injury or death. In response, Congress has sought to better control such transfers, but the gaps in such controls are growing to an alarming level.