Arms
News and updates about Arms

Watch: Massive arms depot explodes in Ukraine
Some 20,000 residents were evacuated near Kharkiv, Ukraine after army depot containing thousands of tons of munitions explodes.

Jordan Fears Imminent ISIS Invasion
Jordan is preparing for invasions by Islamic terror groups by arming Bedouins in Syria and Iraq to prevent incursions, reports say.

Congress Approves 'Light Weapons' to 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels
Officials: Light arms supplied by the U.S. are flowing to "moderate" Syrian rebels, funding for more has been approved by Congress.

Israel, Turkey Quietly Discuss Possible Strike on Iran?
Israeli envoy Yaakov Amidror begins to raise the issue of Iran in delicate talks in Ankara Sunday as negotiations discuss the Mavi Marmara.

Iran, N. Korea, Syria Block Arms Trade Treaty
Iran, North Korea and Syria twice blocked attempts at the United Nations to agree on the first treaty on the conventional arms trade.

US Official: Iraq Turns Blind Eye to Iran Arms Flights to Syria
Baghdad is "looking the other way" as Iran sends military equipment through Iraqi airspace to Syrian regime, says American official.

Iranian Navy Sends 2 Ships to Sudanese Port
Iran has sent two navy vessels to a Sudanese port five days after a weapons factory was destroyed in Khartoum.

Anti-Israel Scandinavian Flotilla Sets Sail for Gaza, Yet Again
In yet another attempt at breaching Israel’s borders, Scandinavian anti-Israel activists launched an “aid ship” destined for Gaza.

Russia Suspends New Arms Shipments to Syria
Russia on Monday signaled that it would not sign new weapons contracts with Syria so long as the situation in the country remains unstable.

Iran Elected to Top Post at UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference
Iran has been elected as one of the 15 members of the United Nation’s Arms Trade Treaty conference, according to UN Watch exclusive report.

Israel Convinces Russia to Cancel Syrian S-300 Deal
Israel played a major role in influencing Russia to cancel its planned sale of the S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria.

Iran Smuggling Weapons to Syria, Hizbullah Via Commercial Jets
Iran is using commercial aircrafts to smuggle weapons and explosives to Syria and Hizbullah in Lebanon.
