US to sell Qatar $197m in air force upgrades
Qatar and the United States have agreed to a $197m sale in upgrades and other equipment for the Gulf nation’s air force. The deal announced by the US Department of State on Thursday is subject to approval from the US Congress. “This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the […]
Against warnings from China, the United States Navy sets out for South China Sea
USA Today is reporting that the United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to the South China Sea, the vital trade route and resource-rich waters in which China is building and weaponizing islands to claim as its own. The South China Sea hosts some $5.3 million in trade annually. According to the […]