The US is poised to lift sanctions on Turkey, imposed after Ankara's 2019 purchase of Russian air defense systems. President Trump cited a desire not to sanction allies and expressed good chemistry with President Erdogan, suggesting a potential deal involving Turkey transferring its S-400 systems to a third country for F-35 aircraft.
US Secretary of State Pompeo reaffirmed US policy on Taiwan, stating military sales are under review. Legislator Chen Guan-ting emphasized that US-Taiwan security cooperation serves US interests and regional stability, unaffected by PRC opposition. He urged Taiwan to bolster self-defense capabilities and deepen alliances.
US Senator Marco Rubio stated in a congressional hearing that US policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged and a $14 billion arms sale is under review, unaffected by China. The DPP caucus urged legislative support for defense budgets, highlighting the importance of US-Taiwan cooperation.
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of support services for Apache attack helicopters and M777 howitzers to India, valued at over $428 million. The deals aim to bolster India's defense capabilities and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Israel has reportedly sent its advanced 'Iron Beam' laser defence system and surveillance tech to the UAE to counter Iranian threats, marking a significant defence cooperation step. This deployment, alongside US military sales to regional allies, underscores escalating tensions and a bolstered regional security posture amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Israel has reportedly sent its advanced 'Iron Beam' laser defence system and surveillance tech to the UAE to counter Iranian threats, marking a significant defence cooperation step. This deployment, alongside US military sales to regional allies, underscores escalating tensions and a bolstered regional security posture amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
