Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military regards arms sales to the Middle East as vital in an effort to maintain the nation’s defense industry. Military commanders said increased U.S. weapons exports to the Middle East and other regions could sustain defense production lines amid deep budget cuts or “sequester” ordered by Congress. They […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has advanced a project to supply Israel with the Joint Strike Fighter. The Defense Department has awarded Lockheed Martin a $206.8 million contract for the F-35 to Israel. Under the contract, L-M would administer system development and demonstration for the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing aircraft. “This […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States has significantly increased military aid to Tunisia. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has provided Tunisia with $32 million in military aid since January 2011 when President Zine El Abedin Bin Ali was overthrown. The officials said the assistance included training and equipment for the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has decided to send a military aircraft to Lebanon despite the domination of its government by the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah. The Defense Department has awarded a contract for the export of a surplus military aircraft to Lebanon. The aircraft, meant to be supplied by Alliant Techsystems, was identified […]