Security Assistance Monitor

Security Assistance Monitor tracks U.S. security aid and arms sales around the world. A project of @CIPolicy. RT≠ Endorsements

[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Our newest report, released today, compares US and EU security assistance to Ukraine. The US has given more military aid & weaponry to Ukraine than all EU countries combined. https://t.co/jD7CZ563kZ

[Center for International Policy @CIPolicy]

A number of peace and human rights focused NGOs, including CIP, released a letter today in support of Rep. Carson's Justice for Shireen Act, which requires the US to investigate the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces last year.
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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Serbia halted all arms exports just days after the US sanctioned the country's intelligence chief. According to a Serbian official, the ban is necessary to improve the country's combat readiness amid the emerging crisis in the Balkan region.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

China's military & the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have conducted a three-day show of force around Taiwan, sending out 73 aircraft across 72 hours. This has escalated tensions with no positive implications for cross-strait stability, analysts say.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

CJCS Mark Milley warns that Taiwan needs to receive weaponry faster to deter China. According to Milley, Taiwan needs "air-to-air defensive capabilities and antiship precision munitions as well as improved command-and-control capabilities."

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov announced on Thursday that international partners have pledged over 1.5 billion euros ($1.68 billion) in military aid for Kyiv during the NATO summit this week.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

US SecDef Lloyd Austin told CNN on Thursday that he has “no doubt” that Ukraine will be accepted as a member into NATO after the war with Russia ends. He additionally noted there is “still work to be done” for Ukraine to meet NATO’s standards.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

The US and China's militaries have recently been active in the South China Sea. Recently, 26 Chinese aircraft carried out a third day of exercises to Taiwan's south, and a US reconnaissance aircraft flew along the strait's median line.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

The United Kingdom has granted defense firm Babcock International a $65m contract to provide operational support for armored vehicles given to the Ukraine military, such as Challenger 2 tanks.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

On Tuesday, France and Germany pledged military aid to Ukraine. France will supply long-range missiles, while Germany's €686 million package includes vehicles, tanks, rounds of artillery, and anti-drone and anti-mine systems.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

France is to provide a “significant number” of long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine that could travel over 150 miles & hit Russian forces deep behind the front lines. Macron said that Ukraine has agreed not to fire the missiles into Russia.
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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced that the US intends to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, just hours after Turkey agreed to support Sweden’s bid to NATO. https://t.co/b7uIQs2qyE

[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Romania is offering support to Ukraine by providing training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets as part of the ongoing strategy to regain control of the skies & deliver air support for ground troops.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

The President of South Korea will be present at the NATO summit to discourage "North Korea's nuclear aspirations." North Korea accuses NATO and its allies of trying to establish an "Asian version of NATO."

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Germany has agreed to buy 100 Brisbane-made Boxer heavy weapon carriers from Australia. This deal is worth over $1bn, and it is one of the largest defense export deals in Australia's history.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced in a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky that the Czech Republic will send attack helicopters and large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine, as well as provide assistance in training F-16 pilots.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced in a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky that the Czech Republic will send attack helicopters and large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine, as well as provide assistance in training F-16 pilots.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

On Tuesday, NATO will convene in Vilnius to consider additional military aid to Ukraine and Sweden's membership bid. The organization will also move to make 2% of GDP spending on defense a minimum, encouraging all members to boost their military budgets.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Today President Biden is expected to announce a military aid package for Ukraine worth up to $800 million. Despite opposition from numerous human rights groups and some members of his own party, this package will include controversial cluster munitions.

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[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

In July 2022, Ukrainian cluster munition attacks killed at least eight civilians and wounded 15 more in Izium. The US has said it will supply Ukraine cluster munitions with a notoriously high failure rate.
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