Trump Signs Executive Order Streamlining Foreign Arms Sales

April 9, 2025, 8:29 PM UTC

President Trump signs an executive order to direct the government to rework the system for foreign defense sales.

  • Order is intended to reliably and effectively supply equipment, create jobs and provide allies with military equipment reliably, White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf says

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