Monday, September 14, 2015 - 12:34
On July 31, 2015, the Center for International Policy and the Washington Office on Latin America sent a letter to the State Department raising concerns about their proposed rule change to the definition of defense services as published on June 3, 2015. The letter describes some of the key U.S. private security contractor activities abroad that would no longer be controlled by the State Department with the proposed rule and offers suggestions on how to improve the proposed definition.
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 06:46
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin stressed that it was crucial to maintain the second position on the arms market despite external pressure.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 06:30
Over the past week, the failure of the opponents of the Iran nuclear deal to kill it in Congress has become a foregone conclusion. With that in mind, advocates of war with Iran have adopted a new idea: giving Israel the means to attack Iran on its own, without US assistance.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 07:51
The Moroccan Army will receive at least 50 second hand M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States under a Foreign Military Sales arrangement, as part of a commitment for 200 tanks.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:40
A United Arab Emirates government official has confirmed to Defense News the government's interest in acquiring one of two French Mistral-class amphibious assault ships originally ordered by Russia in 2011.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:19
In a move meant to reassure a vital Persian Gulf ally about the Iran nuclear deal, the Pentagon is finalizing a $1 billion arms agreement with Saudi Arabia that will provide weapons for the Saudi war effort against the Islamic State and Yemen, senior administration officials said Thursday.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 07:19
At its core, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) – the first international legally-binding treaty to regulate the international transfer of conventional arms – is about transparency of what has traditionally been an opaque and secretive trade. The first ATT Conference of States Parties (CSP) held in Cancun, Mexico from August 24-27, however, neglected to adopt any rules governing the reporting requirements of the ATT.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 06:35
Egypt is negotiating to buy a pair of warships that France originally built for Russia but refused to deliver because of Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine, French officials said Wednesday.
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 13:54
U.S. partners from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) form a key part of the Obama Administration’s anti-ISIS coalition. A recent Congressional Research Service report highlighted specific contributions, including at least 28 F-16s, from six MENA countries. Here’s a look at the total amount of U.S. arms sales and total number of participants in U.S. military trainings to all MENA anti-coalition partners from 2012 to 2014.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 07:33
The Algerian Air Force has ordered another eight Mi-26T2 heavy lift helicopters from Russia, following an earlier order for six. Deliveries are underway.
