Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is a bureau of the United States Department of State responsible for coordinating defense policy, military cooperation, and the transfer of defense articles and services to foreign partners. It is headed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. The bureau manages Foreign Military Sales and commercial arms export licensing, and serves as the State Department's principal link with the U.S. Department of Defense on security assistance matters.
-
US State Department approves possible $2.68 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The US State Department approved a possible sale of air defense modernization equipment and related services to Ukraine at an estimated cost of $2.68 billion. If finalized, the deal would be financed through a combination of European contributions and US Foreign Military Financing funds allocated under the previous administration. The package includes missiles, mobile launchers, radar stations, and logistics support, but not Patriot systems. Congressional review is still required.