Forthcoming US arm sales changes leave unanswered questions
As Trump administration officials work through a laundry list of possible changes, Canada is retreating from its dependence on US weapons.
New ‘America First Arms Transfer Strategy’ to create a list of priority weapons to sell
“It will strengthen the United States defense industrial base to ensure it has the capacity to support our military and our allies and partners, especially as we increase burden-sharing," Trump wrote in the new executive order.
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Breaking the Pentagon’s new bottleneck of time
As threats evolve, the winning model ties digital engineering to manufacturing capacity and a reindustrialized supply chain.
US clears $6.7B in new weapon sales to Israel, $9B in Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia
The Israeli package includes 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters and, 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.
Emerging tech, allies and the NPOR flexibility we need
In this op-ed, former Navy and DoD official Jamie Morgan argues the current Foreign Military Sales system must evolve to meet non-program of record (NPOR) demands.
Estonia proceeding with second HIMARS buy, eyeing ‘28-‘29 delivery
“This is why we are looking for additional systems for the deep strikes: It's not only HIMARS and it's not only Chunmoo,” said Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
F-35, tank sales part of new US-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement
As part of the defense deal, Riyadh will purchase nearly 300 tanks from Washington.
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Streamcaster Nexus: Empowering the connected soldier at the tactical edge
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US will sell F-35 to Saudi Arabia: Trump
The statement from Trump came ahead of a meeting this week with Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman.
Pentagon announces nearly $9 billion in contracts over six-week shutdown
Among the scores of newly revealed deals is $876 million for up to 60 Chinooks for Germany and about as much for AeroVironment drones.
Hegseth’s acquisition reform speech: What might come – and what’s already underway.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning a Nov. 7 speech to roll out the Trump administration’s plans to change the defense acquisition system.
State Department clears Egypt to buy NASAMS in $4.7B deal
"The proposed sale will improve Egypt’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving its ability to detect various air threats," according to the notice from DSCA.
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Not just selling into the kingdom, but building partnership with Saudi Arabia’s defense industry
Partnerships with outside industry are a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious growth strategy.
Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine
“Countries now supplying weapons systems to Ukraine will be able to replace them faster,” according to the Swiss announcement.
US clears $100M A-29 Super Tucano sustainment deal for Lebanese Air Force
Years ago, the Lebanese armed forces eyed expanding the A-29 fleet up to as many as 12, but these ambitions never came together
Japan’s Mogami offer, including IP rights, could be model for Tokyo’s future exports
Sharing MHI's IP with Australia and other measures "goes to show how serious Japan are and how this is a whole of defense (industry & government) effort from Japan," Peter Dean at the US Studies Center said. "They are seeing this as a long-term strategic partnership not just a short-term commercial sale, and that is the best way for them to position themselves to be as competitive as they can be."
US clears Norway to purchase $2.6B worth of HH-60W helicopters
Oslo’s purchase of the HH-60W could help extend the helicopter’s production line after the US Air Force moved to end procurement of the platform in 2022.