"Three of the programs will improve the military forces of Yemen to
conduct counter-terrorism operations," the Pentagon said on March 26.
Officials said the Pentagon has notified Congress that Yemen would
receive the special funds over the next few months. The funds would be
relayed under what was titled Section 1206, named for a 2006 law that provides countries with funds
to develop CI capabilities.
The Pentagon said it would distribute $350 million for CI enhancement in
2010. Officials said Yemen as well as Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania, and the Philippines would receive the money.
The United States has allocated more than $150 million in military aid
for Yemen over the next year. Officials said most of the money would be used
for training and equipment to battle the Al Qaida network.
"Details of the programs will come into focus after the Defense
Department sends a second written notification to Congress," the Pentagon
said.