MILPLEX

The Military Industrial Complex

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Lebanon arms deal with France not blocked: Saudi FM
Jun 24, 2015 (AFP)
France's $3 billion Saudi-funded deal to provide military supplies to Lebanon has not been cancelled, the Saudi foreign minister said Wednesday, despite delays ...
Senate okays defense bill over White House objections
Jun 18, 2015 (AFP)
The US Senate on Thursday passed a $612-billion defense policy bill, over White House objections, that allows lethal weapons for Ukraine, and virtually prevents...
Korea, Lebanon seek U.S. equipment
Jun 10, 2015 (UPI)
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of possible sales of Aegis Combat Systems to South Korea and Super Tucano aircraft to Lebanon...
Spain to decide on lifting A400M flight suspension next week
Jun 06, 2015 (AFP)
Spain could decide to resume A400M plane flights after a meeting with Airbus officials on Monday to discuss the causes of a deadly crash of one of the planes la...
US Defense Secretary Carter signs defence projects with India
Jun 03, 2015 (AFP)
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter Wednesday finalised agreements with India to jointly develop next-generation chemical and biological protection for troops an...
Army contracting official charged in parts investigation
Jun 03, 2015 (UPI)
A civilian contract officer with the U.S. Army has been charged in federal court with obstructing an audit of parts purchased for Russian-made helicopters. The ...
French arms exports in 2014 'best in 15 years'
Jun 02, 2015 (AFP)
French arms exports rose 18 percent in 2014, according to a defence ministry report published Tuesday, the country's best export performance for 15 years. Franc...
Harris Corporation completes acquisition of Exelis
May 29, 2015 (UPI)
Exelis, a technology solutions company, is now part of Harris Corporation following the completion of a previously announced $4.75 billion acquisition deal. Und...
Report: KMW, Nexter to sign merger agreement
May 27, 2015 (UPI)
Two major European defense companies plan to establish a joint-venture holding company and consolidate their businesses. German newspaper Handelsblatt reported ...
Budget cut hits Brazilian military
May 26, 2015 (UPI)
Brazil's Ministry of Defense is to reschedule its spending for 2015 following a reduction of funds earmarked for 2015 in the annual budget law. The amount now a...
Africa balks at UN small arms measure
May 22, 2015 (AFP)
African countries along with China, Russia and Venezuela refused on Friday to back a UN resolution on curbing the spread of small arms, but it was still adopted...
Saudi Arabia, Turkey request $2B in U.S. military equipment deals
May 21, 2015 (UPI)
U.S. Foreign Military Sales program deals are in the works to provide multi-mission helicopters to Saudi Arabia and upgrades to Turkey's Phalanx weapon systems....
Putin Praises New Defense Equipment Shown During Victory Day Parade
May 20, 2015 (Sputnik)
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the new defense equipment shown during the Victory Day parade in Moscow. Putin noted that the displayed eq...
Russia says will not sign 'weak' arms trade treaty
May 17, 2015 (AFP)
Russia will not sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that requires governments to ensure their exports will not fuel conflicts, a senior foreign ministry o...
Obama picks new chiefs for US Army, Navy
May 13, 2015 (AFP)
President Barack Obama has chosen a submarine officer to serve as the next head of the US Navy and an infantry officer who commanded troops in Afghanistan for a...
French industrialist gives up Thales job in spat over Russia ties
May 12, 2015 (AFP)
French industrialist Henri Proglio said Tuesday he was giving up the chairmanship of defence giant Thales in a spat with the government over his ties to Russia'...
Rheinmetall, MKEK of Turkey forming joint venture company
May 06, 2015 (UPI)
Rheinmetall of Germany and Turkish defense company MKEK are to form a joint venture to develop weapon systems and munitions, Rheinmettal announced. The creation...
Iran's Rouhani denounces boasting over arms deals
May 05, 2015 (AFP)
Iran's president denounced western countries for taking pride in arms sales Tuesday, after France signed a warplanes deal with Qatar, saying weapons agreements ...
Navy Sees Future Not in F-35s, But in Unmanned Aircraft
Apr 29, 2015 (Sputnik)
Will future Maverick and Goose wannabes end up as mere drone operators? Navy pilots' dog-fighting days may be numbered as the department's secretary says the F-...
Colombia orders Chinese ship with weapons to sail for Cuba
Apr 22, 2015 (AFP)
A court ordered a Cuba-bound Chinese ship loaded with undeclared weapons to sail for Havana on Tuesday, saying the arms could not be unloaded and might pose a s...
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