In a statement the Pentagon said, the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment to Egypt for an estimated cost of $2.6 billion. Egypt had requested to purchase 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters…. Read More ›
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Romania increases defense spending, to buy 32 US F-16 fighter aircraft
In a significant development, Romania, a NATO member, has grounded its entire fleet of MiG 21 LanceR fighter aircraft and will speed up a planned purchase of second-hand F-16s from Norway, said its defence ministry. The Russia Ukraine war is… Read More ›
State Department approves weapons sales to Taiwan worth $95M
In a statement the Pentagon said, the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of defense equipment to Taiwan including items to support the Patriot Air Defense System and training in a deal valued at up to $95 million…. Read More ›
US approves sale of M270 MLRS rocket launchers to Bahrain: Pentagon
In a statement the U.S. State Department said, it has approved the potential sale of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Upgrade and related equipment to Bahrain at an estimated cost of $176 million. The principal contractor will be the Lockheed… Read More ›
Denmark boosts defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2033
In a statement Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, Denmark will significantly increase its defence budget and aims to slash its dependence on Russian natural gas following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Denmark aims to increase its defence spending gradually to… Read More ›
U.S. State Dept approves $2.37 coastal defense systems to Taiwan: Pentagon
In a statement the Pentagon said, the State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan, in a deal worth up to $2.37 billion. The development comes days after the State Department approved the… Read More ›
Trump Administration to go ahead with $1.42 billion arm sales to Taiwan
China needs to recognize that its gamble to help North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs in contrast to world opinion will have consequences and this U.S Administration will not shy away from taking punitive action. The Donald Trump Administration is… Read More ›