International
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InternationalTrump Nominates Retired Army Three Star to Become Next Ambassador to Ukraine
Retired. Army Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton has been nominated to become the next U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, the White House said May 1. Dayton, 71, served four decades in the […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Hosting Limited RIMPAC With At-Sea Events Only Due To Pandemic
The Navy will sponsor a modified Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in August, limiting it to at-sea-only events due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. The biennial 27th RIMPAC will last […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $2 Billion In Philippines Helicopter Sales
The State Department approved two attack helicopter Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to the Philippines worth a combined $1.95 billion as the country considers which option it will choose to modernize […]
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Business/FinancialU.S. Restricting Exports Of Civilian Technology For Military End Use By Adversaries
The Trump administration this week published new regulations aimed at preventing adversaries from making use of civilian supply chains for military uses. “It is important to consider the ramifications of […]
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Business/FinancialEmbraer Initiates Court Proceedings After Boeing Withdraws From Joint Ventures
Brazilian commercial and military aircraft manufacturer Embraer [ERJ] on Monday said it has “commenced arbitration proceedings” following Boeing’s [BA] announcement last Saturday that it has terminated an agreement with Embraer […]
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Business/FinancialGermany Could Buy American for NATO Nuke Mission; Possible Boon for Boeing
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Defence wants the country to buy American for the future of the country’s nuclear-sharing mission with the U.S., urging the legislature to approve the purchase of […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $62 Million Deal With Morocco For Harpoon Missiles
The State Department has approved a potential $62 million deal with Morocco for the delivery of 10 Harpoon missiles for its F-16 aircraft. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $155 Million In P-8I Weapons For India
The State Department approved $155 million total in two possible Foreign Military Sales (FMSs) of Harpoon missiles and MK 54 torpedoes for Indian P-8I aircraft on Monday. The Defense Security […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $675 Million In South Korea F-35 Support
The State Department approved a possible $675 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea for follow-on support and services for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, engines, weapons, and other […]
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Business/FinancialMaxar Completes Sale Of MDA To Private Equity Firm
The Earth imagery and space technology company Maxar Technologies [MAXR] on Wednesday said it has completed the $765 million sale of its Canada-based space business MDA to a consortium of […]