House Foreign Affairs greenlights trio of arms sale bills, including Taiwan support
The committee tanked one bill, which would have allowed any country to use Foreign Military Financing to purchase weapons through the commercial sales process.
US greenlights over $16B in ’emergency’ radar and missile sales to Middle East
The proposed deals include $8 billion-worth of radars for Kuwait and $8.4 billion in various air defense equipment for the United Arab Emirates.
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State clears Germany for $1.2 billion worth of AMRAAMs
The sale would cover up to 400 copies of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile produced by defense giant RTX, which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency says will “provid[e] increased air-to-air capability for the German F-35 program” and other NATO requirements.
US Foreign Military Sales deals mushroomed to $80.9 billion in 2023
The FY23 total marked a 55 percent hike in weapon sales and deliveries to foreign countries over the previous year.
Biden admin clears potential $6 billion Abrams tank sale for Poland amid Ukraine situation
Members of Congress in late January began pushing to expedite the deal.
After loss to French firm, Lockheed eyes combat system, corvette deals with Greeks
Formal country-to-country negotiations are expected to begin in the coming weeks, a Lockheed rep said.
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US, Israel finalize deal for 12 heavy-lift helos, two KC-46s
The deal includes 12 King Stallions with options for an additional six in the future.
DSCA Looking At ‘Creative Financing’ For Future Foreign Military Sales
DSCA 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.
State Clears Biden Admin’s First Major Taiwan Arms Sale
In addition to the $750 million Taiwan deal, State also cleared a pair of weapons packages for Japan.
State Department Clears Israeli King Stallions, Javelins for Thailand
The 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.
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India Getting P-8s In New Deal That Includes Local Investment
“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.
Pacific Commander Warns China Likely To Move On Taiwan; Guam A Target
Taiwan may be targeted for annexation by 2027, Adm. Phil Davidson said, and Guam will have to be vigorously defended in a Pacific War.
State Dept. Pauses New Arms Exports; UAE, Saudi Deals Hanging
The Biden Administration is hitting the brakes on the relaxed weapons sales policies of the Trump administration - at least for now.
US Could Finalize UAE F-35 Deal By Inauguration Day
Congress 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