Weapons sales
Ukraine War, Middle East conflict boost US arms makers profits
Driven by sustained demand for its fighter jets and munitions amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Lockheed Martin and RTX are predicting strong profits
Israel participates in South Korea's weapons exhibition, despite protests
Europe emerges from the shadows at Taiwan's largest defense show
Former Biden NatSec advisor: Withholding weapons to Israel 'credible position I would support'
DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales
A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.
Riyadh prepares for World Defense Show
The international five-day event, which will focus on the future, will be supported by relevant ministries, authorities, and strategic public and private sector entities.
German defense contractor Renk considers continuing Israel exports, bypassing embargo - report
Renk CEO, Alexander Sagel, told the Financial Times that the company has a “responsibility” to ensure that Israel can “maintain its deterrence capabilities.”
Investigation exposes X, WhatsApp as hotbeds for arms trade involving Houthis, US weapons
TTP identified 130 Yemen-based X accounts that were advertising a range of weapons, including high-powered rifles, grenade launchers, and other military-grade arms.
US approves potential sale of multimission aircraft sustainment to Lebanon
The Super Tucano is a multimission aircraft that can be used for training and light attack.
UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons
The purchase of the Lockheed Martin jets would allow Britain's air force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War, Downing Street said.
France blocks off Israel display at weapons conference
The Defense Ministry also accused France of specifically blocking off weapons which compete with French weapons as a sort of dirty competition trick.
Advanced drones in Lebanon, Syria: Turkey's drone sales could pose a threat to Israel - interview
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently declared that “Turkey ranks among the top three countries in the world in drone technology.”
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel
The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.
US State Department approves $2 billion arms sale to Qatar
The arms include eight MQ-9B Predator drones, which cost around $30 million each, can fly at altitudes above 40,000 feet for over 30 hours.
Amid truce concerns, US plans emergency $3 billion Israel arms deals
This marks the second time this month the Trump administration has declared an emergency to quickly approve weapons sales to Israel.