US Congress
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May- 2022 -19 May
US Congress Approves $40B for Ukraine
Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the latest tranche of US assistance under President Joe Biden's promise of unwavering support for Kyiv.
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Apr- 2022 -13 April
F-16 Sale to Turkey in National Interest: US
The US State Department has told Congress that the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would agree with the country’s interests.
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Feb- 2022 -17 February
Israel Turns Down Ukraine’s Iron Dome Request: Report
Israel has refused Ukraine's request to purchase the Iron Dome air defense system, reportedly because it involved the risk of annoying Moscow.
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Dec- 2021 -15 December
US Congress Wants New F-35 Engines
The US Congress wants new engines for the F-35 fighter, the latest draft of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act has revealed.
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May- 2021 -26 May
US Navy Planning Next-Generation Attack Submarine By 2031
The US Navy is planning for deployment of its Next Generation Attack Submarine or SSN(X) beginning in 2031.
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Mar- 2021 -16 March
US Army Reviews Gender-Neutral Combat Fitness Test
The US Army is reviewing its gender-neutral fitness test and could revamp it to factor in the “biological differences” between men and women.
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Nov- 2020 -6 November
Trump Administration to Sell UAE 18 MQ-9B Drones in $2.9B Deal: Report
The US State Department has notified Congress it plans to sell 18 battle-ready MQ-9B aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates, in a deal that could be worth as much as $2.9 billion.
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3 November
US Sale of MQ-9 SeaGuardian Drones to Taiwan Reaches Final Stage
The sale of four US-made MQ-9 SeaGuardian drones to Taiwan has reached its final stage of approval after crossing a key hurdle at Congress.
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Jan- 2020 -31 January
Africa offers US a ‘competitive edge’ over Russia and China, Townsend says
US AFRICOM commander Stephen Townsend said the US military presence in Africa should remain as part of the strategy to counter Russia and China
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Dec- 2019 -2 December
China suspends US warship visits to Hong Kong over support for protesters
China suspended visits to Hong Kong by US warships in response to Congressional support for protesters in Hong Kong
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