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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

A Block on Some Arms Sales to Europe, Courtesy of 'America First'

Then, on a call earlier this month with the State Department, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby said that he didn't believe in the value of certainforeign military sales, according to two administration officials with knowledge of the discussion. He added that he didn't like the idea of selling Patriots-which can intercept incoming missiles-to Denmark, because they are in short supply and should be reserved for the United States to use as needed.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AIM-120 missile demand is surging. The Pentagon just signed a $3.5 billion deal to keep up.

The Pentagon awarded a $3.5 billion contract to RTX Corporation for AIM-120 air-to-air missiles amid increased global demand.
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