(Stars and Stripes) John Vandiver - The Pentagon wants to pump $143 million into upgrades at the strategic Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Jordan's border with Syria and Iraq, as the military moves to expand drone and fighter flights in the region. The funding highlights the growing importance of Jordan in a neighborhood of unpredictable partners.
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