Keywords: Arms sales
Japan has approved a sweeping reform of its defense export rules, ending decades-old restrictions that limited overseas sales to non-combat equipment. The decision, adopted by the cabinet under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, allows Japanese manufacturers to sell lethal weapons abroad for the first time......
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei has called on Taiwan to move forward with a proposed $40 billion defence budget, warning that delays could weaken the island’s ability to respond to growing military pressure from China. The budget, introduced by President Lai Ching-te, remains stalled......
Taiwan’s defense ministry announced that deliveries of the long-delayed F-16V fighter jets will begin this year, following a visit by senior officials to the United States. Production is reportedly running at full capacity, with assembly proceeding on a two-shift schedule. The island faces growing......
China has renewed its opposition to potential new arms sales by the United States to Taiwan, warning that such actions could undermine regional stability and harm relations between the two global powers. Speaking in Beijing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated that......
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump during a Wednesday phone call that Taiwan stands as "the most important issue" in China-U.S. relations and urged Washington to handle arms sales to the island "with prudence," according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry readout. Trump......
The United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth around 11 billion dollars, marking the second such deal this year and one of the largest military packages provided to the island in decades. The decision reflects Washington’s continued commitment to supporting Taiwan’s security......
The United States has announced plans to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in regional military dynamics. The decision was revealed by former US President Donald Trump ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, D.C., signaling......
During a recent Labour Party conference in Liverpool, a protester interrupted British Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she delivered her keynote address. The individual vocally demanded an immediate halt to arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing public discontent regarding the UK's military support......
In a move that has drawn widespread criticism, the United States government has approved an additional $20 billion in weapons transfers to Israel, despite ongoing concerns over violations of international law by Israeli forces in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The State Department announced on Tuesday......
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