Note To Putin: Trump Unleashes $400M For Ukrainian Military
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After weeks of uncertainty over the Trump administration’s policy toward Ukraine, senators and State Department officials say the spigot of aid has been turned back on.
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?
US, Poland Ready Major Troop Announcement at White House; MoD Watches F-35s
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As the Polish president visits the White House this week, Polish officials are touring US air bases to check out the F-35.
Despite US Threats, Another Ally Mulls Russia’s S-400
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Another US ally — and host of a critical Middle Eastern air base — is considering buying a high-tech Russian missile system. What can Washington do about it?
Missile Defense Review a Multi-Billion IOU to White House
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PENTAGON: Military and civilian leaders at the Pentagon are portraying the new Missile Defense Review as a common-sense response to aggressive Chinese and Russian investments in new hypersonic weapons and faster, longer-range missiles. The review marks “a new era in missile defense” undersecretary for policy John Rood said at the Pentagon Thursday. But mostly what… Keep reading →
Next HASC Chair Targets Nuke Funding
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Rep. Adam Smith called into question the decades-old backbone of US nuclear policy, while calling for a “total redo” of the Nuclear Posture Review the Pentagon released earlier this year.
Despite Trump’s Signature, NDAA Fights Still Brewing
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The White House only has a few objections to this year’s NDAA, and lets Congress know what they are as the Senate gears up for debate.
Mattis: Open to Talks With Russians; No Policy Changes From Helsinki
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he was open to the possibility of sitting down for talks with his Russian counterparts.
“I am considering meeting with my counterpart, but there’s been no decision,” Mattis told reporters at a small, off-camera talk here.
China’s Eating Up US Drone Market; U.S. Troops At Risk
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While Washington struggles to update its arms export policies, China is spreading its influence, one drone sale at a time.