U.S. set to sell emergency ammo for Iraq’s remaining U.S. tanks

U.S. set to sell emergency ammo for Iraq’s remaining U.S. tanks

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States plans to sell munitions for Iraq’s main battle tank fleet which sustained heavy losses to the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant this summer.. The State Department has approved an Iraqi request for munitions for the U.S.-origin M1A1 fleet. Under the request, the Iraq Army would receive […]

Obama lifts ban, allows Egypt to buy Apache helicopters to counter Al Qaida

Obama lifts ban, allows Egypt to buy Apache helicopters to counter Al Qaida

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has reversed its position and will end the suspension of attack helicopter deliveries to Egypt. The administration of President Barack Obama said Egypt would receive 10 AH-64D attack helicopters from U.S. prime contractor Boeing. Officials said the administration determined that the Apaches, expected to arrive by May, […]