Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has urged the United States to support the Arab state’s counter-insurgency campaign. Egyptian President Abdul Fatah Sisi called on Washington to renew support for the CI campaign against the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaida. In a meeting with a House delegation, the president said Egypt faced regional threats that […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States has pledged to deliver 10 advanced attack helicopters to Egypt. “The Apaches will come, and they’ll come very very soon,” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on June 22. “I emphasized our strong support for upholding the universal rights and freedoms of all Egyptians including freedom […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — The Israel Air Force has retired a U.S.-origin attack helicopter. The Air Force has halted operations of its fleet of AH-1G and S Cobra helicopters. Military sources said commanders determined that the Cobras, procured more than 30 years ago, were no longer required amid budget cuts and high maintenance […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Two Arab states have ordered a U.S. air-to-ground missile. Jordan and Saudi Arabia ordered the Hellfire missile from the United States. The U.S. Defense Department has awarded Hellfire Systems a $28.4 million contract to supply Jordan and Saudi Arabia with missiles. “Work will be performed at Orlando, Fla., with an […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States plans to send advanced attack helicopters to help Iraq quell the Sunni revolt. The administration of President Barack Obama has approved the lease of six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters for the Iraqi military. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the project included training for Iraqi pilots in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has approved a program to enhance security of U.S. personnel in Iraq. Officials said the Defense Department was overseeing plans to protect U.S. military trainers and other personnel to Iraq. The officials said hundreds of Americans would be sent to Iraq to help its […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States plans to resume major combat exercises with Egypt. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama was discussing the resumption of combat exercises with Egypt. The officials said the administration planned to renew the Bright Star multinational exercise, canceled in September 2013. “The United States has been […]
Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — The United States has reported accelerated arms deliveries to Iraq. The U.S. embassy said Washington was speeding up weapons and ammunition shipments to Iraq amid the Sunni revolt in the Anbar province. The embassy cited the export of thousands of light weapons. “Since mid-January, more than 11 million rounds of […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has awarded a contract to support the Saudi Arabian military ahead of the visit by President Barack Obama. The Defense Department awarded a $25.5 million contract to support the Royal Saudi Land Forces. The Pentagon contract to Longbow was meant to maintain the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The Egyptian military has been rocked by the first insurgency interception of an attack aircraft in the Sinai Peninsula. Military sources said insurgents linked to Al Qaida shot down a U.S.-origin AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. The Apache was destroyed during a flight in northern Sinai on Jan. 25 and all […]