Western Arms Exports to China
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DefenceTalkIn 1989 several Western states imposed arms sanctions on China. However, China has continued to take advantage of the military-relevant Western goods and technologies in the efforts to modernize its defence forces’ industrial and technological abilities. This Insurance Policy Paper particulars the guidelines of 4 Western states-France, Germany, the Uk and also the U . […]https://www.defencetalk.com/western-arms-exports-to-china-62462/
US lifts 40-year arms ban to boost Vietnam sea defense
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DefenceTalkIn a decision likely to anger China, the US is partly lifting a 40-year ban on arms sales to former foe Vietnam to help boost defenses in the tense South China Sea. The historic easing of the ban in place since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 will only apply to maritime equipment, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-lifts-40-year-arms-ban-to-boost-vietnam-sea-defense-60661/
Russia lifts arms embargo to Pakistan: report
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DefenceTalkRussia has lifted its embargo on arms supplies to Pakistan and is holding talks on supplying Islamabad with combat helicopters, the head of state-owned Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said Monday, the ITAR-TASS news agency reported. “Such a decision has been taken. We are holding talks on supplying the helicopters,” Chemezov said, adding that the negotiations were […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-lifts-arms-embargo-to-pakistan-report-59752/
US sanctions against Russia’s space industry affect Europeans
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DefenceTalkUS sanctions against the Russian space industry are actually targeted against another competitor of the Americans – European companies, a source in the Russian space and rocket sector told Interfax-AVN on Wednesday. “Formally the US sanctions impede the export of dual- and military-purpose technology to Russia. However, it is evident that a ready satellite does […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-sanctions-against-russias-space-industry-affect-europeans-59538/
Sanctions to target Russia’s defense industry, others: US
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DefenceTalkThe next round of US sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine will target Russia’s defense industry as well as individuals and companies close to President Vladimir Putin, a senior US official said Sunday. “Starting this week, in coordination with our allies and partners, we’ll be exerting additional pressure on the people closest to him, the companies […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sanctions-to-target-russias-defense-industry-others-us-59425/
Obama asks key senators for time on Iran sanctions
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DefenceTalkUS President Barack Obama asked key senators Tuesday for a delay in imposing new sanctions on Iran, but faced skepticism over the terms of a proposed interim nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. Obama met the lawmakers at the White House on the eve of the next round of nuclear talks between the P5+1 powers […]https://www.defencetalk.com/obama-asks-key-senators-for-time-on-iran-sanctions-49696/