Tag: arms_sales
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Seeks 10,000 Cruise Missiles; Iran Navy Weakened
Breaking Defense is reporting the Pentagon's push for 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles and that Iran's Navy will not rebuild for years, impacting proxy support. It also covers defense budget estimates and arms sales.
Politics and GovernmentConflictScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentMilitaryMiddle EastAsiaUSAIranTaiwan PentagonCruise MissilesCENTCOMGolden DomeE-7 WedgetailArms SalesBreaking Defense - Pentagon
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Congressional Defense Priorities, Iran War Costs
Breaking Defense reports on Rep. Don Bacon's legislative goals, House Foreign Affairs Committee's arms sale approvals, rising Iran war cost estimates, and Pentagon's review of Army aircraft budget cuts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMilitarySocial Issues Don BaconHouse Foreign Affairs CommitteeArms SalesIran WarPentagon BudgetSpecial OperationsTaiwanBreaking Defense
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Media Monitor: U.S. Approves $8.6 Billion in Middle East Arms Sales and Destroys Iranian Vessels
Breaking Defense is reporting that the U.S. has cleared $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East nations while CENTCOM forces destroyed six Iranian small boats during the start of Project Freedom.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldBusinessMilitaryMiddle EastFederal GovernmentAstronomy and SpaceEconomyEurope Breaking DefenseArms SalesNational DefenseMilitary TechnologyAerospaceStrait of HormuzBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: France 24 Reports China Demands U.S. Halt Arms Sales to Taiwan
France 24 reports that China has told the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan after Washington authorized an $11 billion weapons package to the island. The sale awaits congressional approval.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryAsiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTrade ChinaTaiwanarms salesGuo JiakunFujianFrance 24