DefenceTalkThe European Union warned Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s rejection of a UN treaty designed to regulate the global arms trade would hamper the global fight against illicit weapons trafficking. “A decision by the US to revoke its signature would not contribute to the ongoing efforts to encourage transparency in the international arms trade, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eu-slams-trumps-withdrawal-from-un-arms-trade-treaty-72283/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Department’s fiscal year 2018 budget request includes nearly $4.8 billion for the European Reassurance Initiative to enhance deterrence and defense and improve the readiness of forces in Europe, the U.S. European Command director of strategy, plans and policy said today. Air Force Maj. Gen. David W. Allvin held a telephone briefing with reporters, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/2018-budget-request-for-european-reassurance-initiative-grows-to-4-7-billion-70120/