Tag: US defense policy
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CENTCOM Chief’s Israel Visit Signals Unified U.S. Strategy Amid Middle East Buildup
Overview: A high-level visit amid rising tensions In a move underscoring Washington’s intent to coordinate closely with regional partners, Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), traveled to Israel for a series of talks with senior officials. Multiple Hebrew media outlets reported the visit, which comes as the United States…
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US Announces $11 Billion Weapons Sale to Taiwan: What It Means for Security and China-T Taiwan Relations
Overview of the $11 Billion Package The Trump administration has disclosed plans for a substantial weapons sale to Taiwan valued at roughly $11 billion. The package comprises advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and a range of missiles designed to bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities in the face of any regional threats. While the deal represents a…
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AUKUS Review Signals Need for Commonsense Reforms, Says US Noh
US Senate Examines AUKUS Review and Noh’s View on the Pact The US Senate Armed Services Committee held questions for John Noh, President Trump’s nominee to oversee Indo-Pacific security strategy, about the Australia-UK-US security pact (AUKUS). While Noh signaled that the review of AUKUS should be allowed to unfold, he also pointed to practical steps…
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US Senate Questions Trump’s Pentagon Nominee on AUKUS Review and Submarine Pact Sustainability
US Senate Questions Trump’s Pentagon Nominee on AUKUS Review The confirmation hearing for John Noh, Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee US defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific, highlighted lingering questions about the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) submarine pact. While lawmakers on the Senate Armed Services Committee voiced broad support for AUKUS, they pressed Noh to outline what a…