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Panel: Expansion of U.S. Arms Sales Tool to Expand American Influence

Panel: Expansion of U.S. Arms Sales Tool to Expand American Influence

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The administration’s goal in streamlining the process for American defense contractors to grow their sales internationally and bringing in unmanned aerial systems is a race for global influence that goes well beyond the marketplace, government and industry association panelists agreed on Wednesday. Read More →

U.S. Foreign Military Sales Growing in Volume, Complexity

U.S. Foreign Military Sales Growing in Volume, Complexity

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Foreign military sales by the United States are growing because its products are considered well-made and reliable, but it is a complicated area not only involving foreign governments but various departments inside the American government and Congress having to sign off on those agreements. Read More →

Last Oliver Hazard Perry Frigate USS Simpson Leaves Service, Marked for Foreign Sale

Last Oliver Hazard Perry Frigate USS Simpson Leaves Service, Marked for Foreign Sale

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USS Simpson (FFG-56) returns to Naval Station Mayport after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. US Navy Photo

USS Simpson (FFG-56) returns to Naval Station Mayport after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. US Navy Photo

After 30 years of service the last Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate — USS Simpson (FFG-56) — ceremonially left U.S. Navy service Tuesday at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., according to the service. Read More →