Anti-Iranian Israeli/Saudi Alliance (tags)
Iran
$2.257B for Iraqi Army Guns, Vehicles & Logistics (tags)
On Sept 25/07, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Iraq's formal request for vehicles, small arms, ammunition, explosives, and communications equipment as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $2.257 billion.
U..S. exports fantasies and weapons systems (tags)
In fact, 20 of our top 25 arms clients in the developing world in 2003 were undemocratic regimes or governments with records as major human-rights abusers. All too often, U.S. arms transfers fuel conflict, give weapons to human-rights abusers or fall into the hands of our adversaries. Far from serving as a force for security and stability, these sales frequently empower unstable, undemocratic regimes.
US Plans $4.6 Billion in Mideast Arms Sales (tags)
US Plans $4.6 Billion in Mideast Arms Sales