Security

Pentagon seeks to expand special ops authorities for friendly nations

The Defense Department wants Congress to approve an expansion of special operations authorities to train and equip U.S.-aligned countries for irregular warfare against outside aggressors. The Pentagon submitted a legislative proposal to Congress in April that would...
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New strategic military sites in Philippines exercised in Balikatan

MANILA – New military sites designated under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the U.S. and the Philippines allowed forces during the bilateral Balikatan exercise to test their strategic effectiveness and to work on improvement projects there. EDCA...
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Pentagon announces $400 million in Ukraine arms transfers

The Pentagon on Friday announced a $400 million tranche of weapons for Ukraine, its second package since Congress passed a foreign aid bill last month with additional Defense Department funding to support Kyiv. The new package includes additional munitions for Patriot...
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Italy mulls delivery of another SAMP/T system to Ukraine, says source

ROME — Italy is considering sending a second SAMP/T air defense battery to Ukraine following pressure from allies to beef up arms deliveries to the war-torn country, a source has told Defense News. “The Defence Ministry is keen, but a decision must be made by Prime...
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