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Defense Department

February 2023

JUST IN: The War in Ukraine Has Caused 'Tectonic Change' in U.S. Security Assistance, Official Says

By Laura Heckmann
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.
International

December 2018

Elite Gathering Spotlights Tensions over U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

By Jon Harper
Whether 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.
Air Force News

December 2017

Air Force Foreign Military Sales Skyrocket to $27 Billion

By Vivienne Machi
The 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.
Global Defense Market

June 2017

Shaky Path Ahead for Saudi Arabian Arms Deal

By Vivienne Machi
An 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.
Land Forces

April 2017

Army Official: Foreign Military Sales for Vehicles, Tanks Holding Steady

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Conflicts and instability around the world will drive continued foreign military sales for combat vehicles and tanks.
Global Defense Market

March 2017

Missile Defense Market Poised For Growth

By Vivienne Machi
The announcement to approve foreign military sales for Raytheon’s Standard Missile 6 could be a game changer for the global missile defense market,
Global Defense Market

March 2017

Foreign Military Sales Reform Progressing at Slow Pace

By Stew Magnuson
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency in 2013 kicked off an effort to streamline foreign military sales.
Global Defense Market

March 2017

Industry Jittery About Defense Exports

By Sandra I. Erwin
It 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.
Global Defense Market

February 2017

Record Defense Budget Ahead for South Korea

By Vivienne Machi
The 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.