April 4, 2023
To Walk the Earth in Safety: New Report Showcases U.S. Global Leadership in Conventional Weapons Destruction and Landmine Clearance
On April 4, 2023, the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs released the 22nd Edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety, an illustrated report summarizing the accomplishments of the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) Program in fiscal year 2022.
March 1, 2023
Regional Centers Central to Security Cooperation, Agency Director Says
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency might be best known as a key player in the U.S. military's foreign military sales program. But the agency also has a role as executive agent for six regional security centers which are important to national security, said DSCA's director.
Allies, Partners Central to U.S. Integrated Deterrence Effort
Both Russia and China figure heavily into the content of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, which was released in October. Within the strategy, integrated deterrence — including increased partnerships with American allies and partners — plays a central role to defending against both the acute and strategic threats posed by those two nations.
Feb. 28, 2023
Defense Officials: U.S. Ensures Accountability of Systems Supplied to Ukraine
The United States has provided $31.7 billion in support since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Allies and partners have provided over $19 billion during that timeframe.
NCOs Key to Ukrainian Military Successes Against Russia
Since 2014, the United States has sent Ukraine more than $32.4 billion in security assistance, and while the transfer of equipment is important in Ukraine's defense, the training aspect of this aid may have longer term implications. These military capabilities — including Javelins, tanks, air defense systems and more — have been crucial, but Ukraine's investment in developing a noncommissioned officer corps may be the key to victory against the Russian invader.
Jan. 31, 2023
New Policy Creating Credit Assured Payment Schedules, Opportunity For Input
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) issued policy for a new term of sale called, “Credit Assured Payment Schedules” (CAPS). CAPS makes the United States a more competitive partner by providing an alternative to the standard “Cash Upon Acceptance” term of sale, which requires full payment upfront. The new CAPS term of sale is intended for partners who do not qualify for payment schedules under previous policy.
Jan. 26, 2023
Ukraine, Asia Drove 50% Increase in FY22 Arms Sales
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased directly by partner nations with their own funds and sales funded through the Foreign Military Financing program. Total arms sales in fiscal year 2022, about $52 billion worth, exceeded FY21's $34.81 billion in sales by nearly 50%.
Jan. 25, 2023
FY22 Security Cooperation Figures Announcement
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announces the fiscal year 2022 U.S. arms transfer figures, as well as other notable accomplishments and statistics, highlighting the depth and breadth of U.S. security cooperation efforts. Arms transfers for fiscal year 2022 totaled $51.92 billion, resulting in a three-year rolling average of $45.84 billion.
Jan. 19, 2023
DLA, DSCA look to the future during foreign military sales summit
Agility and auditability were among the themes discussed at the annual Defense Logistics Agency/Defense Security Cooperation Agency Foreign Military Sales Summit held Jan. 18-19 at DLA’s headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Nov. 10, 2022
Aid Package to Ukraine Includes T-72B Tanks
Today, the Defense Department announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine security assistance initiative.
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