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Originally Published 12 days ago — by Financial Times
Iran has proposed to sell advanced weapons systems in exchange for cryptocurrency, raising concerns about the potential use of digital currencies in international arms transactions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Defense News
Congress passed the fiscal 2024 defense spending bill worth $825 billion, allowing the Pentagon to launch planned initiatives and procure key weapons systems after months of funding delays. The bill includes funds for ships, fighter jets, tankers, and hypersonic weapons, as well as multiyear contracts for critical munitions. It also allocates $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, but faces opposition from some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, and internal party tensions.