US Department of State

Sep- 2026 -

7 September

An MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, armed with four GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition

US Approves $5B Saudi JDAM-ER Weapons Sale

The US has approved a potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range guidance kits to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $5 billion.

Aug- 2026 -

25 August

Arms

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade load an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) training round for a live-fire exercise, Sept. 23, 2021, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The APKWS is the newest laser-guided rocket system utilized by the 12th CAB stationed throughout Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jesus Menchaca)

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears Sale of 5,000+ APKWS Rocket Kits to Italy

The US State Department has approved a $364-million foreign military sale of 5,031 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II air-to-air guidance kits to Italy.

10 August

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkey to Transfer M270 Launchers, ATACMS to Ukraine With US Approval

The US Department of State has notified Congress of a proposed Turkish transfer to Ukraine of 12 M270 MLRS launchers and 70 M39 ATACMS missiles.

7 August

Nuclear

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Considers New Nuclear Strategy to Deter Regional Wars

The US Department of Defense is drafting a revised nuclear strategy that emphasizes the potential use of shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons in regional conflicts against Russia or China.

6 August

Arms

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stage M795 high explosive rounds during a battalion live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 7, 2018. Marines with the unit conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming Integrated Training Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez)

Rojoef Manuel

US Authorizes $270M M795 Artillery Shell Deal to Norway

The US State Department has approved a $270-million foreign military sale of its homegrown M795 155mm high explosive projectiles to Norway.

Jun- 2026 -

15 June

Americas

A US Army Special Forces service member with US Army Special Operations Command Pacific aims a FIM-92 Stinger during exercise

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Potential $330M Sale of FIM-92K Stinger Missiles to Brazil

The US Department of State has approved a potential sale of FIM-92K Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Brazil for an estimated $330 million.

8 June

Europe

Impression image of an F-35 with JASSM-ER.

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Long-Range JASSM-ER Missiles for Danish F-35s

The US Department of State has approved a potential $842-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range to Denmark.

8 June

Land

A Republic of Korea amphibious assault vehicle tests its water-tight seals at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, July 14. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Cleared to Buy Assault Amphibious Vehicles From US

The US State Department has approved a $30.6-million foreign military sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Italy.

8 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights $1.98B Anti-Drone Sale to Kuwait

The US State Department has cleared a $1.98-billion foreign military sale of counter-unmanned aerial system platforms to Kuwait.

3 June

Air

A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center during a training mission on Sept. 24, 2019. The 153rd Airlift Wing's primary mission is to provide combat airlift to our state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)

Rojoef Manuel

Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam

The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.

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