weapons sales
Biden administration approved $735 million arms sale to Israel – sources
Middle East
May 18, 2021
Biden administration approved $735 million arms sale to Israel – sources
President Joe Biden’s administration approved the potential sale of $735 million in precision-guided weapons to Israel, and congressional sources said…
US arms sales to UAE draw fire from 29 rights groups
Middle East
December 1, 2020
US arms sales to UAE draw fire from 29 rights groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Twenty-nine arms control and human rights organizations have signed a letter opposing the sale of $23 billion…
China threatens retaliation over new US arms sales to Taiwan
World
October 22, 2020
China threatens retaliation over new US arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) – China threatened on Thursday to retaliate against the latest US arms sale to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, as the…
Canada suspends drone technology sales to Turkey after claims of use by Azeri forces
Middle East
October 6, 2020
Canada suspends drone technology sales to Turkey after claims of use by Azeri forces
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada has suspended the export of some drone technology to Turkey while it probes allegations the equipment…
Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
Middle East
September 14, 2020
Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from…
Bipartisan Senate bill would halt arms sales to Turkey
Middle East
October 10, 2019
Bipartisan Senate bill would halt arms sales to Turkey
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan Senate bill would halt U.S. military assistance to NATO ally Turkey and clamp sanctions on…
Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales
Middle East
September 19, 2019
Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has extended its ban on defense industry exports to Saudi Arabia for another six months, despite…