The FY23 total marked a 55 percent hike in weapon sales and deliveries to foreign countries over the previous year.
By Ashley RoqueMembers of Congress in late January began pushing to expedite the deal.
By Andrew EversdenFormal country-to-country negotiations are expected to begin in the coming weeks, a Lockheed rep said.
By Justin KatzThe deal includes 12 King Stallions with options for an additional six in the future.
By Justin KatzDSCA also is looking at ways to better advertise options like third-party transfers to potential foreign buyers, says Air Force FMS specialist Col. Anthony Walker.
By Theresa HitchensIn addition to the $750 million Taiwan deal, State also cleared a pair of weapons packages for Japan.
By Aaron MehtaThe announcement of the potential sale come as the Israeli government is sending signals to Washington that any renewed deal with Iran should come with more arms for Israel, including items not normally sold to allies.
By Aaron Mehta“We are committed to delivering offset programs that are in line with India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure and meet the Indian government’s stated goals, including strengthening India’s aerospace capabilities,” a Boeing statement says.
By Paul McLearyTaiwan may be targeted for annexation by 2027, Adm. Phil Davidson said, and Guam will have to be vigorously defended in a Pacific War.
By Paul McLearyThe Biden Administration is hitting the brakes on the relaxed weapons sales policies of the Trump administration – at least for now.
By Paul McLearyCongress narrowly failed to block the controversial $23 billion deal the Trump administration forged with the UAE, and the Biden team has expressed skepticism, but the rush is on to wrap it up
By Paul McLeary“I get asked if it’s possible, absolutely it’s possible,” Heidi Grant, director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, told reporters at the Pentagon Friday. But some in Congress are working to block the deal.
By Paul McLearyWith the UAE turning to China for armed drones, policymakers in the Trump administration worry about Beijing’s efforts to gain influence in the Middle East.
By Riad Kahwaji and Paul McLeary“If anything, the provocations are coming from Beijing. The bullying behavior…is where the provocateurs lie, not with Taiwan [which is] maintaining its own self defense,” a top State Department official says.
By Paul McLeary