U.S. now wants to increase arms sales to Egypt after rivals moved to fill vacuum

U.S. now wants to increase arms sales to Egypt after rivals moved to fill vacuum

Special to WorldTribune.com The Obama administration has approved the sale of additional fighter jets and attack helicopters to Egypt. The move came amid improved relations between Washington and Cairo and after U.S. defense firms voiced concern that a major market was slipping away in the wake of recent sales by France and Russia to Egypt. […]

U.S. pledges $60 million to aid Tunisian Army’s war on terror

U.S. pledges $60 million to aid Tunisian Army’s war on terror

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has approved a plan to enhance Tunisia’s military. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama agreed to a $60 million package to support the Tunisian Army. They said the aid package would be overseen by U.S. Africa Command as part of an effort to combat Al […]

Tunisia to get 12 U.S. Black Hawk helicopters in counter-terror deal

Tunisia to get 12 U.S. Black Hawk helicopters in counter-terror deal

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has approved a Tunisian request for U.S. military helicopters. Under the request, expected to be approved by Congress, Tunisia would receive 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in a sale estimated at $700 million. “The proposed sale will improve Tunisia’s capability to deter regional threats […]