Is Israel Flying F-35s In Iraq To Hit Iranian Missile Shipments?
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New reports emerge of Israeli strikes in Iraq, as a prominent Senator (and Trump ally) pushes a new security pact between Washington and Jerusalem.
US Ban On Arrow Exports Overshadows Alaska Test
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As Americans and Israelis celebrated the successful test of the Israeli Arrow-3 missile in Kodiak, Alaska, one factor cast a long shadow over the feast: the Americans’ repeated refusal to let the Israelis export the weapon. For any Israeli weapon developed with US funds, Washington has a veto over any sales outside of Israel itself,… Keep reading →
Space Lasers for Satellite Defense Top New French Space Strategy
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French Defense Minister Florence Parley says she has been exploring with French defense giant Thales concepts for what she called “fearsome little detectors” that “will be the eyes of our most valuable satellites.”
Turkey Is Cozying Up To China After F-35 Expulsion, Israelis Warn
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TEL AVIV: The expulsion of Turkey from the F-35 program could lead to closer relations for the NATO ally with China, a move likely to have far-reaching implications in the Middle East, Israeli national security experts say. There is no doubt that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will now strengthen relations with China, says Uzi Rabi,… Keep reading →
Adm. Davidson: China Assaults International Order
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The most profound change resulting from China’s military modernization has been in its space capabilities. Back in 2000 China only had 10 satellites in orbit, and this year it will launch more satellites than any other nation on the planet.
It’s Official: Turkey Out of F-35 Program By March 2020
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Washington finally removes Turkey from the F-35 program, but Pentagon officials decline to say whether there’s a path for it to come back.
Will Trump Keep Turkey In F-35 Program? Washington Mum on Russian S-400 Delivery
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No one is talking at DoD, State or the White House about today’s delivery of the Russian weapon system. Is the president considering looking the other way?
Congress Testy About US Arms Sales To Saudi, But Still Lack Votes
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A top State Dept. official had a rough reception at the Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday, as Democrats and Republicans appear increasingly uneasy with US/Saudi ties.
Skeptics Pan Netanyahu Plan For Formal US-Israel Treaty
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Despite decades of de facto alliance, the US does not have a formal collective defense treaty that would legally require it to come to the defense of Israel.
Taiwan Buys Lots Of Tanks, But Really Wants New F-16Vs
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As dozens of US and allied warships operate in the Pacific, trailed by a Chinese spy ship, the Trump administration debates selling new F-16s to Taiwan.