World Aug 14 U.S. approves potential $346 million weapons sale to bolster security in Nigeria By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
World Jun 18 Putin arrives in North Korea for rare visit as Russia seeks to overcome U.S.-led sanctions Putin’s visit comes amid growing concerns about an arms arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with badly needed munitions to fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
World May 31 Germany says Ukraine can use its weapons against targets in Russia after the U.S. also eases its stance KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany has joined the United States in authorizing Ukraine to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying. By Illia Novikov, Matthew Lee, Karel Janicek, Associated Press
World May 08 Watch 4:15 Biden administration defends suspending weapons to Israel over Rafah assault concerns Many Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing the Biden administration for suspending the delivery of thousands of bombs to Israel. At a Senate hearing, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin defended the move which comes as the White House also delayed… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
World May 08 Watch 11:19 Democratic, GOP lawmakers react to Biden pausing bomb shipment to Israel As the Biden administration puts a hold on sending thousands of bombs to Israel, we have perspectives from two members of Congress. Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland and a member of the Senate… By Geoff Bennett, Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Kyle Midura, Alexa Gold
May 08 Biden says U.S. won’t supply offensive weapons for Israel to assault Rafah By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden said the U.S. was still committed to Israel's defense and would supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors. But he said that if Israel goes into Rafah, "we're not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used, that have been… Continue reading
Apr 19 How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of money. Continue reading
Apr 05 Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years By Lindsay Whitehurst, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The report released Thursday was the first in-depth analysis of firearm trafficking investigations in more than 20 years. Continue reading
Mar 27 Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help fight Russia By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press One emerging bright spot is its small but fast-growing defense industry, which the government is flooding with money in hopes that a surge of homemade weapons and ammunition can help turn the tide. Continue reading
Mar 14 Pressing Ukraine’s need for aid, Joint Chiefs chair takes lawmakers to visit U.S. weapon factories By Tara Copp, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Pentagon is framing the $95 billion aid package hanging in the balance on Capitol Hill as not only vital to Ukraine’s survival but also critical to the U.S. economy. Continue reading