weapons sales

Iran unfazed by US plans to aid Mideast allies

Dinka — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:44:36 -0500

Iran is undaunted by Washington's intention to provide substantial military aid to its allies in the Middle East, the Iranian defense minister said Wednesday.

US Unveils Military-Aid Package For Middle East Allies

Dinka — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:42:20 -0500

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates have arrived in Egypt with promises of military aid for Arab nations and Israel.

Top US Officials In Egypt For Mideast Talks

Dinka — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:31:15 -0500

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates have arrived in Egypt with promises of weapons for allies in the Middle East, saying it would help counter Al-Qaeda, Hizballah, Syria, and Iran.

US military aid plans aimed against Iran - Russian experts

Dinka — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:16:58 -0500

The Bush administration's plans to sell modern weaponry and increase military assistance to its allies in the Middle East are aimed at exerting pressure on Iran and strengthening the Republicans' positions on the domestic front, Russian experts said Tuesday.

Rice Announces Proposed Arms Deals with Egypt, Israel

Dinka — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:06:32 -0500

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has announced a proposed $13 billion military aid deal with Egypt and a $30 billion military package for Israel.

Top U.S. Officials Begin Key Mission To Middle East

Dinka — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:51:22 -0500

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates today start a key Middle East mission to seek Arab support for the Iraqi government and also discuss weapons sales to regional allies. They will make rare joint visits to Egypt and Saudi Arabia before going on separate trips to other parts of the region.

US to Announce New Middle East Arms Deal

Dinka — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:59:38 -0500

U.S. officials say the Bush administration is expected to ask Congress to approve a major arms sale package for Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf nations, partly to counter Iran's rising influence in the region.

Global Weapons Sales Continue to Rise, Report Says

Dinka — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:58:53 -0500

A noted Swedish research institute says global military spending by the world's 100 largest weapons manufacturers rose by 3.5 percent in 2006, to $290 billion.

Taiwan seeks purchase of US missiles

Dinka — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:17:36 -0600