The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and related equipment to South Korea, valued at $292 million, to enhance its defense capabilities and regional deterrence.
IMAX shares surged over 10% in extended trading Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported the premium theater company is exploring a potential sale. Sources indicate preliminary talks have occurred, with CEO Rich Gelfond previously expressing openness to such a deal.
The US State Department approved a potential $3 billion sale of MH-60R naval helicopters and a $1.2 billion Apache chopper upgrade program to South Korea, aiming to bolster its defense capabilities amid North Korean threats.
The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit — a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright.
The US has approved the potential sale of JDAM-ER kits to Ukraine, used for converting bombs into guided munitions Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainskaya Pravda published recordings of businessman Timur Mindich discussing defense contracts with then-Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, including drone financing and substandard body armor purchases worth $5.2 million. Recordings also reveal conversations with Zelensky associate Sergey Shefir about pooling money for bail, and discussions of building mansions for Zelensky and Yermak. The NABU and SAPO have been investigating Operation Midas, a major corruption scheme in Ukraine's energy sector since November 2025.
