Feb. 28, 2023
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.
Defense Officials Discuss Strategic Cooperation
The collective support to Ukraine, driven by a network of allies and partners, marks a pivotal moment in security cooperation history, the director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. James A. Hursch spoke about security cooperation last week on a panel at his agency's 2022 Security Cooperation Conference. Mara E. Karlin, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for strategy, plans and capabilities, also spoke at the event in Washington.
July 20, 2022
DSCA Birthday Message from the Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Lloyd Austin, the Secretary of Defense, shared taped remarks congratulating DSCA on its 50th anniversary. He thanked DSCA for half a century of enabling the United States and U.S. Allies and our partner nations for building a united front and extending our mutual strength against all adversaries. Secretary Austin cited our recent support of Ukraine using Security Cooperation programs.
DSCA Birthday Message from Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States
The Honorable Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, sent a very special message to celebrate DSCA’s 50 Anniversary, congratulating the agency on reaching this memorable milestone of public service and sharing her country’s appreciation for U.S. security assistance during the current crisis. We offer our sincere thanks to Ambassador Markarova for honoring us, and we salute the armed forces and citizens of Ukraine.
June 21, 2022
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Commemorates 50 Years of Partnership, Ally Support
Last September, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency marked its 50th anniversary. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, commemoration events were muted at best. But agency leaders and employees, dignitaries, ambassadors, and representatives from U.S. military and allies and partner nations finally had the opportunity to toast the work DSCA has been doing for more than a half century during a June 14 event at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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