Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has approved the transfer of military helicopters for Lebanon. The administration of President Barack Obama has informed Congress that Washington would deliver U.S.-origin utility helicopters for the Lebanese military. Under the Lebanese request, the United States would supply 18 Huey-2 helicopters as well as training and spare […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has approved a project to sustain the Iraq Air Force. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama approved an Iraqi request for a $500 million program to train and maintain Baghdad’s Air Force. They said the project would focus on the U.S.-origin helicopters in the Iraq […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama, overcoming concerns in Congress, has approved the export of an advanced attack helicopter to Iraq. The administration has notified Congress that Washington would oversee the delivery of 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the Iraqi military. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the Apache […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, ending its government shutdown, has resumed arms sales to the Middle East. The administration of President Barack Obama has approved billions of dollars worth of weapons and munitions to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Defense Department notified Congress that the two Gulf Cooperation Council […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has approved a Libyan request for two C-130J aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. On June 7, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the Libyan request, not expected to meet opposition from either the House or Senate. “The government of Libya uses airlift […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iraq, deemed an ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad, has requested an air traffic control system. The administration of President Barack Obama has approved the sale of an air traffic control and landing system to Baghdad. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency relayed the Iraqi request, which includes radar and simulator, […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Morocco has decided to build a U.S.-origin main battle tank fleet. The North African kingdom has requested 200 M1A1 MBTs from the United States in a project estimated at more than $1 billion. Under the request, Washington would provide surplus Abrams, overhaul the platforms as well as supply training and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has again topped a list of the world’s leading defense clients over the last decade. The Congressional Research Service asserted that the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom was the top weapons procurer in 2010. In a report by Richard Grimmett, CRS said Saudi Arabia received $1.2 billion worth of […]