DOD sending $775M in military aid to Ukraine

DOD sending $775M in military aid to Ukraine

ARLINGTON, VA - SEPTEMBER 27: A light shines on the seal of the Department of Defense during a briefing at the Pentagon, September 27, 2007 in Arlington, Virginia. Today was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace's last official day as Joint Chief Chairman. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Yet another military aid package being sent to Ukraine is in the works. According to reports on Friday, the Pentagon approved $775 million shipment worth of weapons and other military equipment to be sent to the country.

U.S. will no longer sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, President Trump calls it unfair

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UPDATED 9:03 AM PT – Wednesday, July 17, 2019

The Trump administration will no longer sell the F-35 fighter jet to Turkey now that it has begun receiving shipments of an advanced missile defense system from Russia. During his nomination hearing Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary nominee Mark Esper described Turkey’s

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China responds to being singled out by Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan

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UPDATED 7:30 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019

Chinese officials respond to a shift in policy direction at the Defense Department, under Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang tried to smooth over relations at a press conference Thursday, in response to Shanahan reportedly making efforts to counter Beijing as his top priority.

The official touted the “relatively good communication” between the U.S. and China in recent weeks, but warned the country is not afraid to protect itself when necessary.

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Defense Secretary James Mattis Resigns

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UPDATED 8:35 PM PT — Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018

Defense Secretary James Mattis will retire at the end of February, President Trump announces in a tweet made Thursday.

In a letter to the President, Mattis explains he will be stepping down so President Trump can appoint someone new in the position who more closely aligns with his agenda. His decision to quit comes a

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