Tamuz 1, 5777, 6/25/2017
arms sales Deputy British PM: Suspend Arms Exports to IsraelNick Clegg calls for arms exports to Israel to be suspended, says he supports Muslim minister who resigned. Britain Reviewing Arms Sales to IsraelBritain is reviewing licenses to sell arms and military goods to Israel in the light of ongoing operations in Gaza. Report: Against UN Deal, Iran Arming IraqUN allegedly aware of the arms sale, but have not taken action yet; concerns of escalation in sectarian tensions across the Middle East. Egypt, Russia Seal $2B Arms DealSaudi Arabia and UAE foot the bill for sale of advanced defense systems, helicopters, aircraft and anti-tank missiles. Hagel to Finalize Arms Deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE$10 billion arms deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will see the U.S. providing missiles, warplanes and troop transports. Russia Sells Syria Yak-130 Light FightersMoscow has agreed to sell the embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad combat aircraft as his regime continues to teeter. IAI Asian Arms Deal at $1.6b, But Not With IndiaA massive $1.6 billion arms deal between the IAI defense firm and an Asian client was thought to be with India. But it's not. India Playing 'Both Sides Now' with Israel, PAIndia is sitting on the diplomatic fence, signing an arms deal with Israel and reaffirming a "strong commitment" to the PA cause. Japan to Balance Russia and China with Advanced American PlaneIn a major victory for the US aerospace industry, Japan has chosen the US F-35 over its European competitor. |
