World Aug 13 U.S. approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel to increase long-term military capability By Tara Copp, Associated Press
World Aug 30 White House says Putin and Kim Jong Un traded letters as Russia looks for munitions from North Korea The United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Japan are urging North Korea to halt arms negotiations with Russia following revelations Russian and North Korean talks on a weapons sale are advancing. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Apr 27 Top UK diplomat says allies must ‘double down’ and send Ukraine tanks, jets NATO nations have supplied Ukraine with military supplies including missiles and armored vehicles. But so far they have been reluctant to send fighter planes for fear of escalating the conflict. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Mar 16 The supply chain hurdles of sending weapons into a combat zone The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented outpouring of humanitarian and military aid. Protecting those supply chains is essential for delivering materiel to the frontlines. By Vincent E. Castillo, The Conversation
World Jun 21 Pentagon chief to boost military support for U.S. allies, Baltic nations Heading to Europe, Defense Secretary Ash Carter is carrying a strong message of U.S. military support for American allies and Baltic nations to help calm growing concerns about Russian aggression. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Apr 16 U.S. plans to send non-lethal aid package to bolster Ukrainian military By Julie Pace, Associated Press The United States is working on a package of non-lethal aid for Ukraine that could include medical supplies and clothing, but would stop short of providing body armor and other military-style equipment, U.S. officials said Wednesday. The incremental assistance would… Continue reading