foreign military sales

Sep- 2023 -

22 September

Cyber

Bulgaria Opens US-Funded Cyber Defense Hub in Sofia

The Bulgarian government has opened a new defense facility in Sofia to improve the country’s cybersecurity capabilities.

14 September

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $5B Sale of ‘Top-of-the-Line’ F-35 Jets to S. Korea

The US on Wednesday approved a $5-billion sale to South Korea of F-35s, top-of-the-line fighter jets with stealth capacity, as tensions soar with North Korea.

6 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Orders LTAMDS Radars, Patriot Launchers From US

Poland has signed an agreement to purchase 12 Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors and 48 Patriot launchers from the US.

Aug- 2023 -

25 August

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

US Navy Orders 35 CH-53K Heavy-Lift Choppers for $2.7B

The US Navy has awarded a $2.7-billion contract to Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky for 35 CH-53K heavy-lift cargo helicopters.

25 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Japan Mulls Easing Lethal Weapons Export Restrictions

The Japanese government is considering relaxing its strict export policies on lethal defense products.

22 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $12B Apache Helicopter Sale to Poland

The US approved a $12 billion sale of Apache attack helicopters to Poland, a giant deal with a frontline ally supporting Ukraine in its war against the Russian invasion.

Jul- 2023 -

21 July

Americas