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White House moves forward with sale of F-35s to UAE

White House notifies Congress of its intent to sell advanced fighter jets to the UAE, setting up a potential showdown.

mark esper - Al Jazeera English
11:14am PDT - October 29th, 2020

White House moves ahead with sale of F-35 jets to UAE - sources - Reuters

The White House notified Congress it intends to sell 50 5-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin to the United Arab Emirates, setting up a potential showdown with the U.S. legislature, which could vote to block the sales, sources said on Thursday.

mark esper - Reuters
9:40am PDT - October 29th, 2020

Chinese, U.S. military chiefs hold crisis communication, says China defence ministry - Reuters

Chinese and U.S. military chiefs held talks on crisis communication this week, amid heightened tensions between the two military superpowers this year in the South China Sea, with the United States denying a report on a possible drone attack.

mark esper - Reuters
4:39am PDT - October 29th, 2020

Chinese, U.S. military chiefs hold crisis communication, says China defence ministry - Reuters UK

Chinese and U.S. military chiefs held talks on crisis communication this week, amid heightened tensions between the two military superpowers this year in the South China Sea, with the United States denying a report on a possible drone attack.

mark esper - Reuters
4:25am PDT - October 29th, 2020

Pompeo says China has brought bad deals and lawlessness to Sri Lanka - Reuters Canada

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party has brought "bad deals" to Sri Lanka.

mark esper - Reuters
11:11pm PDT - October 27th, 2020

India, US ink strategic defence pact

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held the talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper.

mark esper - The Hindu
2:51am PDT - October 27th, 2020

US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed

Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say.

mark esper - BBC News
2:20am PDT - October 27th, 2020

Pompeo says India and U.S. cooperating against threats, including China - Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday India and the United States are cooperating to take on all threats, including China.

mark esper - Reuters
2:15am PDT - October 27th, 2020

Pompeo says U.S., India must focus on threat posed by China - Reuters

The United States and China must work together to confront the threat posed by China to security and freedom, U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday as he prepared for talks with Indian leaders.

mark esper - Reuters
11:32pm PDT - October 26th, 2020

India, US to sign satellite data pact ahead of talks over China

The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement will allow the US to share top-secret satellite and sensor data with India.

mark esper - Al Jazeera English
11:01pm PDT - October 26th, 2020

Pompeo, Esper driving US's anti-China message in India visit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense chief Mark Esper are in India to drive the Trump administration's anti-China message exactly a week ahead of America's presidential election

mark esper - Independent
7:57pm PDT - October 26th, 2020

Satisfied that Indo-U.S. ties have grown in every domain: Pompeo-Jaishankar meeting

India and the U.S. will take up “specific issues” on security concerns in Asia on Tuesday

mark esper - The Hindu
11:47am PDT - October 26th, 2020

India, U.S. clinch defence pact on satellite data as Pompeo, Esper hold talks - Reuters UK

India will sign a military agreement with the United States for sharing of sensitive satellite data, the defence ministry said on Monday, as the two sides began a top-level security dialogue aimed at countering China's growing power in the region.

mark esper - Reuters
8:07am PDT - October 26th, 2020

2+2 Ministerial dialogue | India to sign geo-spatial agreement with U.S.

A maritime information agreement is also under discussion between the two countries

mark esper - The Hindu
7:26am PDT - October 26th, 2020

India says to sign military agreement with U.S. on sharing of satellite data - Reuters India

India and the United States will sign a military agreement on sharing of satellite data during the current visit by U. S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the Indian defence ministry said on Monday, deepening strategic ties.

mark esper - Reuters
7:07am PDT - October 26th, 2020

Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip over China ‘threats’

US secretary of state on five-day Asia trip aimed at strengthening ties amid growing Chinese influence in the region.

mark esper - Al Jazeera English
4:13am PDT - October 26th, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip - Reuters Canada

U.S. Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo landed in India on Monday, the first leg of a five-day Asian trip aimed at strengthening strategic ties in the face of growing Chinese influence across the region.

mark esper - Reuters
2:33am PDT - October 26th, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip - Reuters India

U.S. Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo landed in India on Monday, the first leg of a five-day Asian trip aimed at strengthening strategic ties in the face of growing Chinese influence across the region.

mark esper - Reuters
2:32am PDT - October 26th, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip - Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in India on Monday, the first leg of a five-day Asian trip aimed at strengthening strategic ties in the face of growing Chinese influence across the region.

mark esper - Reuters
2:29am PDT - October 26th, 2020

Michael Pompeo, Mark Esper to arrive in India today for 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

The Indian side will be represented by the Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

mark esper - The Times of India
9:40pm PDT - October 25th, 2020

REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 10:15 p.m. GMT/6:15 p.m. ET - Reuters India

Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10:15 p.m. GMT/6:15 p.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.

mark esper - Reuters
3:17pm PDT - October 25th, 2020

REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 10 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET - Reuters India

Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6 a.m. ET/10 a.m. GMT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning or on Media Express http…

mark esper - Reuters
3:01am PDT - October 25th, 2020

Pompeo, Esper to push Trump's anti-China message in India - The Associated Press

  1. Pompeo, Esper to push Trump's anti-China message in India  The Associated Press
  2. As Pompeo campaigns against China, a growing welcome in India  Yahoo News
  3. U.S., India Expected to Sign Military Pact as China Prompts Closer Ties  The …

    mark esper - Associated Press
    9:32pm PDT - October 24th, 2020

Israel will not oppose U.S. sale of F-35 to UAE - Reuters India

Israel said on Friday it will not oppose U.S. sales of "specific weapons systems" to the United Arab Emirates, in an apparent reference to the F-35 warplanes sought by Abu Dhabi.

mark esper - Reuters
9:14pm PDT - October 23rd, 2020

US to base Coast Guard ships in western Pacific to tackle China

US security official accuses China of 'destablising and malign' activities as Pompeo prepares to visit region.

mark esper - Al Jazeera English
7:49pm PDT - October 23rd, 2020

RT @RpsAgainstTrump: Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper: “I said that I wouldn't support Donald Trump. I don't think he's fit for o…

BetsyPackardPoet&Writer (@BetsyPackardPo1)
8:00pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

Akin Sola (@Akin_Sola8)
4:06am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

rush (@rushdee)
3:44am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper echoes a critical truth: #Taiwan's unwavering commitment to self-defense i…

TVBS World Taiwan (@tvbsworldtaiwan)
3:11am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

Mawunyega Kojo Joshua (@MawunyegaKojo)
2:37am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

CSE (@Chidieb52325154)
2:16am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

Ninoslav Šafarić (@NinoslavSafaric)
1:56am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

Luca Antolini (@cnyana322)
1:42am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @UKR_Report: #NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work…

Waldorfia (@Waldorfia)
1:42am PDT - July 19th, 2023

#NEW Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper: "I'm afraid that if Donald Trump wins the election, he will eventually work for the US withdrawal from NATO and the separation of US forces from Korea and Japan."

UKR REPORT (@UKR_Report)
1:41am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @taiwanplusnews: The former U.S. defense secretary Mark Esper says Taiwan should increase its defense budget, also that compulsory milit…

WEI-LIANG Yen (@ForFreedom5176)
10:18pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Jenna (@jdoll_horne)
7:51pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Amid soaring cross-strait tensions and the approaching Han Kuang exercises, Wenchi Yu asked former U.S. Secretary of…

Elena An.s (@Elena7Stars)
4:36pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @taiwanplusnews: The former U.S. defense secretary Mark Esper says Taiwan should increase its defense budget, also that compulsory milit…

(@junchan0034)
1:09pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Amid soaring cross-strait tensions and the approaching Han Kuang exercises, Wenchi Yu asked former U.S. Secretary of…

Kimberly La Mantia (@KLaMantia_pro)
12:51pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @LaurieBrow97443: @LadyBlueInCA @ScoobyDoBlue @MakeTexasBlue22 Yep, Trump had just fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper & 4 top Pentago…

barc (@Barbara30092612)
12:33pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @LaurieBrow97443: @LadyBlueInCA @ScoobyDoBlue @MakeTexasBlue22 Yep, Trump had just fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper & 4 top Pentago…

suzette sommer (@suzette_sommer)
11:46am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Amid soaring cross-strait tensions and the approaching Han Kuang exercises, Wenchi Yu asked former U.S. Secretary of…

Daniel Ku 顧仲文 (@danzwku)
10:58am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Amid soaring cross-strait tensions and the approaching Han Kuang exercises, Wenchi Yu asked former U.S. Secretary of…

Dr. Mark T. Esper (@MarkTEsper)
10:01am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @taiwanplusnews: The former U.S. defense secretary Mark Esper says Taiwan should increase its defense budget, also that compulsory milit…

les (@leslaikatz)
9:42am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Amid soaring cross-strait tensions and the approaching Han Kuang exercises, Wenchi Yu asked former U.S. Secretary of…

Wenchi Yu 余文琦 (@WenchiY)
9:31am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @taiwanplusnews: The former U.S. defense secretary Mark Esper says Taiwan should increase its defense budget, also that compulsory milit…

Vlenuveno (@vlenuveno)
8:37am PDT - July 18th, 2023
The former U.S. defense secretary Mark Esper says Taiwan should increase its defense budget, also that compulsory military service should be 1 year and include both men and women. https://t.co/uC8JGQ6Vy7

The former U.S. defense secretary Mark Esper says Taiwan should increase its defense budget, also that compulsory military service should be 1 year and include both men and women. https://t.co/uC8JGQ6Vy7

TaiwanPlus (@taiwanplusnews)
8:00am PDT - July 18th, 2023
Global Hotspots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper | Travelers Institute https://t.co/D6hnhZCHAB https://t.co/wZyyX6q2Z2

Global Hotspots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper | Travelers Institute https://t.co/D6hnhZCHAB https://t.co/wZyyX6q2Z2

Eric Fisher (@ebigfish)
6:58am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @tvbsworldtaiwan: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper echoes a critical truth: #Taiwan's unwavering commitment to self-defense i…

les (@leslaikatz)
5:41am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @PeterZeihan: I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I think it’s worth noting that Trump went through more national security personne…

Jim, #Resist/Rebuild Better. Vaxxed, pro-Science (@henseljim1)
3:07am PDT - July 18th, 2023

Summary of A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times by Mark T Esper 5WENNDC https://t.co/db6crjZU1m

Mavis.Miller54hfk (@miller54hfk)
2:50am PDT - July 18th, 2023

In 2020 Sen. Duckworth has put a blanket hold on 1,100 military promotions until Defense Secretary Mark Esper assures her in writing that impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alex Vindman will not be punished for his testimony https://t.co/vKGtHb9U5C

Roger Smith (@Nuk3dawg)
1:43am PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @sbg1: Trump, asked if he would do anything differently, says he would not have hired: ‘Weak and pathetic’ Bill Barr Jeff Sessions Mar…

BearNecessities (@TheBearOnBowen)
7:27pm PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Wisdom is not bound by the messenger she uses! (@El0nics)
7:54am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

RecklessTactics (@TacticsReckless)
7:51am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Odin’s Lament (@odinslament)
7:17am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Landon Keim (@landon_keim)
7:06am PDT - July 17th, 2023
Global Hotspots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper | Travelers Institute https://t.co/vCJtOqNpfr https://t.co/tHIoZzYcSH

Global Hotspots and Geopolitical Risks with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper | Travelers Institute https://t.co/vCJtOqNpfr https://t.co/tHIoZzYcSH

Melissa Westbrook (@maw211)
7:04am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Sarah Good (@catpurrsarenice)
6:55am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

RBD (@RBproudofDOGE)
6:49am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Kevin S. Sommer (@Bama13fan)
6:42am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Vicky Beal (@BealVicky85736)
6:17am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @sbg1: Trump, asked if he would do anything differently, says he would not have hired: ‘Weak and pathetic’ Bill Barr Jeff Sessions Mar…

Denise Bervig (@denise_bervig)
6:14am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @thegaywhostrayd: Remember when Trump said he was gonna drain the swamp and then hired John Bolton, Christopher Wray, Bill Barr, Gina Ha…

Sheila Brzezinski (@SheilaBreezy)
6:08am PDT - July 17th, 2023