The sale faces congressional review amid concerns it could erode Israel’s military advantage and expose sensitive F-35 technology to China, which has growing ties with Saudi Arabia.
The request said the government is researching potential industry sources for weapon systems that can fire low-cost munitions against air and missile threats.
Iran targeted U.S. forces in the Middle East, including with a ballistic missile barrage aimed at a Jordanian air base used by the American military, as fighting intensified across the region.
Iran’s ability to rebuild its battered drone arsenal is calling into question whether large U.S. bases that have long anchored American military power in the Middle East remain viable in an era of sustained attacks.
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand for its long-awaited first regular port call in nearly nine months during a patrol that’s included 208 consecutive days at sea, 200 days in a combat zone and concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.
The USS Abraham Lincoln to make first port call in 9 months with Thailand visit following more than 200 days in a combat zone supporting U.S. military operations against Iran.
The moves follow the Syrian government’s efforts to counter terrorism since former President Bashar al-Assad was removed from power nearly two years ago.
Further American service members wounded in the Iran war were added to the Pentagon’s count of military casualties in recent days, bringing the total number of service members killed or injured to 775.
The casing of the soldier recovery unit’s colors at Fort Riley marks the first deactivation under a larger overhaul that will reduce the number of such units from 14 to five.
