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India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Israel, Britain and Ukraine in line: Why 19 countries are lining up to buy the new deadly missile of US, it's special because..., name is..
AIM-120 AMRAAM (USA) US AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles: In a significant development for US military defence sales, the Pentagon has signed a $3.5 billion deal with 19 countries under which AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) will be given to select countries. Notably, the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation air-to-air missile which has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability. Here are all the details you need to know about advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile and why it's dangerous. Which countries are lining up to buy AIM-120 AMRAAM missile? As per recent media reports, the Pentagon has signed a $3.5 billion deal with 19 countries, including Israel, Ukraine, and Britain, to supply AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, marking the largest such agreement to date. Why are AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles so dangerous? The AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles are seen as one of best missiles in the world as they are faster (with a speed of 1,372 m/s), smaller and lighter, and has improved capabilities against low-altitude targets. How US State Dept authorised foreign military sales case for Turkiye to buy AMRAAM? Only a few months back in May, the US State Department has authorised a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case for Turkiye to purchase AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of USD 22 million as per a report by ANI news agency. In a statement, the US State Department said, 'The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Turkiye of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of USD 225 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.' According to the statement, the Turkish government had requested to purchase 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and six AIM- 120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tammy Bruce: Efforts to free hostages in Gaza remain a priority for state department
Tammy Bruce faces tough questions over US involvement in Israel-Iran ceasefire oversight Tammy Bruce faces tough questions over US involvement in Israel-Iran ceasefire oversight 'Still in danger...': Trump admin reacts to DeSantis' initiative to return US citizens from Israel 'Still in danger...': Trump admin reacts to DeSantis' initiative to return US citizens from Israel 'Need to be serious for peace': US State Dept pins responsibility on Iran, Hamas to stop Gaza war 'Trump's Pursuit of peace...': US State Dept approves $30 mn in funding for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 'Don't push me...': Tammy Bruce clashes with journalist over LA immigration raid 'Don't push me...': Tammy Bruce clashes with journalist over LA immigration raid
New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
US State Dept probes Harvard over visiting scholar programme
US State Dept probes Harvard over visiting scholar programme AFP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday launched an investigation into Harvard University's ability to sponsor visiting students and academics, part of a continuing crackdown on the elite institution. Since taking office in January, Trump has repeatedly accused Harvard and other top US universities of having a "liberal" bias, accusing some of "antisemitism" to cut federal funding and demand greater oversight. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the latest investigation would examine whether the university was complying with regulations in the Exchange Visitor Programme. That included probing whether the university was "conducting their programmes in a manner that does not undermine the foreign policy objectives or compromise the national security interests of the United States." "The American people have the right to expect their universities to uphold national security, comply with the law, and provide safe environments for all students," he said in a statement. Harvard has so far defied Trump's calls to submit to oversight of its curriculum, staffing, student recruitment and "viewpoint diversity." Trump has cut federal grants for Harvard and tried a host of different tactics to block the institution from hosting international students. The administration has sought to remove Harvard from an electronic student immigration registry and instructed embassies to deny visas to international students hoping to attend the Massachusetts-based university. The administration insists its moves are legally justified over Harvard's failure to protect Jewish students, particularly amid campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Harvard has sued the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to block the efforts, arguing they are illegal and unconstitutional. The Ivy League institution has also sued to restore more than US$2 billion in frozen funds.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'He deserves every prize...': Tammy Bruce applauds Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination
"I think the President has made it clear that he doesn't expect ever to win something of that sort, and yet the issue for him, the prize, is his success. The prize is the end result, and humanity will be the deciders and the judgment of the nature of what he has contributed with his life. I think that that, frankly in my opinion, transcends the Nobel Peace Prize. But he deserves every prize. He deserves this one for the Abraham Accords. He deserved it. There are many things he deserves, and I don't know in this world whether he would get them. But what he has received is the biggest prize of all, which is the presidency of the United States, brought to him by the freest people in the world in an election, returning him to this office after remarkably shocking and obscene attacks on himself and his family for years. He did not give up; the American people did not give up on him. He is now not giving up on the world, and the people of the world are going to decide and make a determination of the greatness of Donald Trump, and it's going to be unavoidable," US State Dept Spokesperson said. Show more Show less
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Not to vandalise campuses': US clarifies student visa rules, ties approval to national security
US State Dept spokesperson Mignon Houston clarified the US student visa process, urging applicants to follow visa guidelines strictly. She emphasised that student visas are meant solely for studying, not for campus disruptions or vandalism. Every visa decision, she said, is tied to US national security and upholds immigration law standards to protect both American citizens and international students pursuing education in the US. Show more Show less
