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Author: EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITT

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U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets

A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration sells jets to the kingdom.

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U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

April 8, 2025EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

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U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

April 8, 2025EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

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How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy

President Biden has tried persuading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu behind the scenes. But critics say it is time for a different approach.

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Biden Aims to Deter China With Greater U.S. Military Presence in Philippines

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on Biden Aims to Deter China With Greater U.S. Military Presence in Philippines

U.S. officials say they are preparing to surge forces in the event of conflict with China, including over Taiwan, but do not intend to build up permanent bases.

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U.S. Speeds Up Reshaping of Taiwan’s Defenses to Deter China

May 24, 2022May 25, 2022EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on U.S. Speeds Up Reshaping of Taiwan’s Defenses to Deter China

The Biden administration is taking lessons from the war in Ukraine to turn Taiwan into a “porcupine” bristling with weapons that would inflict severe pain if attacked.

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Pompeo Warned Russia Against Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on Pompeo Warned Russia Against Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is said to have sternly discussed payouts and red lines in a telephone call with Sergey V. Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister.

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Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan

July 31, 2019EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan

China has objected to the proposed sales, and Congress is worried that President Trump and his trade advisers might try to placate Beijing to get a trade deal.

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Trump Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a Foreign Terrorist Group

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on Trump Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a Foreign Terrorist Group

The designation is the first one by the United States against part of a foreign government. The Pentagon and C.I.A. oppose the move, citing risks to Americans.

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Trump Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Foreign Terrorist Group

April 8, 2019EDWARD WONG and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on Trump Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Foreign Terrorist Group

Top Pentagon and C.I.A. officials oppose the designation for the unit, which has carried out military operations across the Middle East.

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