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February 2023
JUST IN: The War in Ukraine Has Caused 'Tectonic Change' in U.S. Security Assistance, Official Says
One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States is facing the ripple effects of the “tectonic change” in U.S. assistance and foreign military sales prompted by the need to support Ukraine, said a senior U.S. official. -
December 2018
Elite Gathering Spotlights Tensions over U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
By Jon HarperWhether the United States should curb arms sales to Saudi Arabia was a hot topic at this year’s Reagan National Defense Forum, an annual meeting which has been called the Davos of the defense world for its ability to attract top policymakers, industry executives and other elites. A movement in Congress to restrict the flow of U.S.-made weapons to Riyadh has been gaining steam, fueled by humanitarian concerns about the war in Yemen, and the brazen torture and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a Saudi consulate in Turkey. -
December 2017
Air Force Foreign Military Sales Skyrocket to $27 Billion
By Vivienne MachiThe Air Force brought home $27 billion in foreign military sales in fiscal year 2017 — nearly 213% more than the previous year — amid several changes meant to improve cycle times and management issues. -
June 2017
Shaky Path Ahead for Saudi Arabian Arms Deal
By Vivienne MachiAn effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to sell hundreds of billions of dollars in military weapons and training equipment to Saudi Arabia could meet resistance in Congress due to geopolitical tensions. -
April 2017
Army Official: Foreign Military Sales for Vehicles, Tanks Holding Steady
By Yasmin TadjdehConflicts and instability around the world will drive continued foreign military sales for combat vehicles and tanks. -
March 2017
Missile Defense Market Poised For Growth
By Vivienne MachiThe announcement to approve foreign military sales for Raytheon’s Standard Missile 6 could be a game changer for the global missile defense market, -
March 2017
Foreign Military Sales Reform Progressing at Slow Pace
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency in 2013 kicked off an effort to streamline foreign military sales. -
March 2017
Industry Jittery About Defense Exports
By Sandra I. ErwinIt could have been a quick and easy deal. India’s navy last fall agreed to buy 22 maritime surveillance drones from U.S. manufacturer General Atomics. -
February 2017
Record Defense Budget Ahead for South Korea
By Vivienne MachiThe Republic of Korea is planning to spend a record amount on defense to deter North Korean aggression and build out its maritime and air capabilities. -
April 2000
Sales of Defense Systems Abroad Critical to National Security
By Lawrence F. SkibbieForeign sales of defense equipment are big business for our nation.