Tag: Arms sales
Belgian region halts arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The Belgian region of Wallonia, home to the FN Herstal and CMI arms plants, said Thursday it had halted weapons sales to Saudi Arabia's...
Arms sales worldwide up nearly 5%, says new report
The turnover of the 100 biggest arms manufacturers came to $420 billion, thanks in large part to the U.S. market, said the report; U.S....
Israel and Czech Republic sign $125 mn missile defence deal
Jerusalem: Israel's defence ministry signed a deal with its Czech counterpart on Thursday to sell it radar systems used in the Jewish state's Iron...
Germany’s Arms Export Approvals Headed for Record High
German arms exports could be on track to reach record levels this year, with the government approving sales to the tune of €6.35 billion...
Indian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Rafale Fighter
France: Eric Trappier, Dassault Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, hosted the handover ceremony of the first Indian Air Force Rafale in Mérignac, Dassault...
India defends right to buy Russian arms on US trip
India's foreign minister on Monday defended his country's right to buy a missile defense system from Russia despite the threat of sanctions from the...
US approves $3.3bn sale of anti-ballistic missiles to Japan
Washington approved the $3.3 billion sale of anti-ballistic missiles to Japan Tuesday, following close behind a series of new ballistic missile tests by North...
US State Dept approves sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan
Washington: The US State Department on Tuesday approved the sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan, in a move expected to anger Beijing. Taiwan will...
US approves $800 million in helicopters for South Korea
The US government has approved the sale of $800 million worth of helicopters to South Korea, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, hours after President Donald...
Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort to Block Saudi Arms Sales
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a trio of congressional resolutions aimed at blocking his administration from bypassing Congress and selling billions of dollars...
