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20 February

Four GBU-39 small diameter bombs sit in the munitions storage area at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 27, 2020.

US OKs $84M Sale of 400 Small Diameter Bombs to Romania

The US State Department has approved Romania's request for multiple Guided Bomb Unit-39B Small Diameter Bombs in a potential $84-million sale.

20 February

A lineup of US-donated Humvees to Moldova

Christine Casimiro

US Donates 29 Humvees Worth $8M to Moldova

The Moldovan National Army has formally received 29 new High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles from the US in a ceremony held at Military Camp 142.

20 February

The President of the United States selected the livery design for the “Next Air Force One,” VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. (Courtesy rendering)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Considering ‘Alternatives’ to Boeing for Air Force One Contract

Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new models of the US presidential Air Force One plane.

20 February

Joe Saballa

General Atomics Proposing ‘Super Wide Area’ Sensor for ‘Iron Dome of America’

Despite the “Iron Dome of America” only being in discussions, General Atomics is already setting its sights on the ambitious project with its “super wide area” sensor.

20 February

Peruvian commandos make entry into a building during urban operations training as part of exercise Resolute Sentinel 24 at Base Naval De Infanteria De Marina, Lima, Peru, June 6, 2024. The commandos practiced using smoke and flash grenades to mimic close contact engagements in urban combat environments, enhancing their readiness and tactical skills. RS24 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored exercise that consists of comprehensive joint training opportunities aimed at enhancing regional security and interoperability among the United States, France, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Brazil. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ecuador Says Will Ask Allied Countries for Special Forces to Fight Drug Gangs

Ecuador said Wednesday it will ask "allied countries" to send special forces to aid its war against drug gangs blamed for plunging the once-peaceful South American nation into violence.

20 February

190526-N-AY174-1131 NEW YORK (May 26, 2019) Pete Hegseth, a contributor at Fox and Friends In The Morning television show, speaks with service members during Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brianna Thompson/Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Administration Takes Aim At Pentagon Spending

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget so as to reallocate $50 billion in funds, the Pentagon said Wednesday, following reports that he had directed deep, multi-year cuts to military spending.

19 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Says Trump has Succumbed to Russian ‘Disinformation’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Donald Trump was living in a Russian "disinformation" bubble.

19 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Praises Trump for Criticizing Ukraine-NATO Moves

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised US President Donald Trump for blaming the Ukraine conflict on moves to admit Kyiv into the NATO military alliance.

19 February