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CSA Outlines Topics to Discuss with Incoming Administration (Nov 25 2008 12:20 GMT)
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. recently outlined three topics he believes are important for the Army to address with the incoming administration.
NATO calls for more troops as Afghan insurgency heats up (Nov 25 2008 12:20 GMT)
NATO commanders in Afghanistan need more troops and equipment to combat the Taliban, the alliance's top officer warned Monday, as insurgent attacks mount in southern and eastern regions.
Russian president sees Obama flexible on missile defense (Nov 25 2008 12:07 GMT)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday he believed US president-elect Barack Obama could change Washington's position over a hotly contested plan for a US missile defense shield in Eastern Europe.
US Intelligence Report: World Headed for Multipolar Global Community (Nov 25 2008 12:05 GMT)
The National Intelligence Council (N.I.C) predicts that international tensions could increase in the coming years as world population growth puts pressure on energy, food and water resources.
Russian warships maneuvers 'not provocation:' Chavez (Nov 25 2008 12:04 GMT)
Russian warships were to arrive in Venezuela Tuesday for joint maneuvers -- Moscow's first military presence in the region since the Cold War, as Washington closely monitored the situation.
Somali pirates say tanker ransom unchanged (Nov 25 2008 12:00 GMT)
The leader of Somali pirates holding a huge Saudi oil tanker denied Monday that the hijackers had lowered their ransom demand, insisting they still wanted 25 million dollars for the ship's release.
Saab Partner in Upgrade for Canadian Navy (Nov 25 2008 11:59 GMT)
Saab has signed a contract worth approximately SEK 1.1 billion with Lockheed Martin Canada, for being a partner in the design and development of a command and control system to the Canadian Navy’s twelve Halifax Class frigates. Deliveries are planned for 2010-2017.
Hidden Danger: The Threat to America’s Networks (Nov 25 2008 11:58 GMT)
Digital networks are the nervous system of our civilization, essential to commerce and culture. The entire economy, from banking to utilities to manufacturing to healthcare, relies on internet-style communications.
Iran arrests 'Israel-linked spy network' (Nov 25 2008 11:58 GMT)
Iran announced on Monday it had broken up a spy network linked to arch-enemy Israel's intelligence service Mossad, accusing it of gathering information on Iranian nuclear and military programmes.
DOD Defers F-22 Funding Decision to Next Administration (Nov 25 2008 11:39 GMT)
To avoid unnecessary taxpayer spending, Defense Department officials here are only partially funding the expansion of F-22 Raptor aircraft production, leaving the decision for further expansion to the incoming presidential administration.
Russia's New Nuclear Attack Submarine Starts Sea Trials (Oct 29 2008 14:35 GMT)
The Amur shipyard in Russia's Far East said on Monday it had started sea trials of a newly built nuclear-powered attack submarine, which according to media reports may be leased to India.
New fighter jet hope for long-legged Dutch (Oct 29 2008 13:57 GMT)
Changes to the cockpit of a new fighter jet could offer hope to would-be pilots who are turned down for the Dutch air force because their legs are too long, an official said Tuesday.
Defense secretary: Nuke capability critical to deterrence (Oct 29 2008 13:39 GMT)
Calling nuclear weapons one of the world's "messy realities," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Oct. 28 that as long as others who could potentially threaten the United States possess or seek them, it's critical that the United States does as well, and that they be kept safe, secure and reliable.
Turkish jets strike Kurdish rebels in Iraq: army (Oct 29 2008 13:24 GMT)
Turkish warplanes bombed Tuesday Kurdish rebel positions in neighbouring northern Iraq, the army said.
Iran sets up new naval base near the Gulf (Oct 29 2008 12:38 GMT)
Iran has opened a new naval base east of the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to boost its military control over the strategic Gulf waters, the country's navy chief was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Marines to Get More Power from Heavy Lifting Engines (Oct 29 2008 12:23 GMT)
Planned upgrades to the CH-53D Sea Stallion and CH-53E Super Stallion engines will give pilots more power on hot temperature and high altitude flights, and Marine Heavy Lift squadrons the ability to carry more equipment, weapons, supplies and personnel further.
Canadian Destroyer Conducts First Ship Trials (Oct 29 2008 12:08 GMT)
A Canadian Navy destroyer has completed the first successful sea trials with a new-generation inertial navigation system (INS) and data distribution network supplied by Northrop Grumman Corporation.
BAE Systems Launches Artisan Radar at Euronaval (Oct 29 2008 12:02 GMT)
BAE Systems has launched its ARTISAN 3D (Advanced Radar Target Indication Situational Awareness and Navigation) radar for the export market at Euronaval.
South African Pilots Start Gripen Training (Oct 29 2008 11:55 GMT)
On 1 September, the first group of South African Air Force pilots commenced their Gripen conversion training at Air Force Base Makhado in the country’s Limpopo province.
Tognum to Equip German F 125 Frigates with Propulsion Systems (Oct 29 2008 11:30 GMT)
The Tognum Group has been awarded a contract for delivery of diesel gensets and gas turbines for the future F 125 frigates of the German Navy.
RAF Gets First of Its New Typhoon Combat Aircraft (Oct 23 2008 10:27 GMT)
The RAF has taken delivery of the first of 91 new Typhoon combat aircraft, ordered four years ago and delivered on time and to cost. The new Defence Equipment and Support Minister Quentin Davies was at RAF Coningsby to witness the arrival of the second generation Typhoons.
Skylite B UAS Breaks World Records in High Altitude and Extended Range Flight (Oct 23 2008 10:15 GMT)
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. together with Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd., announces that the SkyLite B, mini-UAV, reached the remarkable flight ceiling of 36,000 ft during recent demonstrations of operational flight capabilities for a tactical reconnaissance team operating in mountainous areas.
Radioactive Indian items found in Sweden: nuclear agency (Oct 23 2008 10:13 GMT)
Steel items imported from India showing faint traces of radioactivity were found in Sweden, before the same substance was traced on Indian-made lift buttons in France, officials said Wednesday.
Army unit growing to combat WMD (Oct 23 2008 10:09 GMT)
An Army unit originally formed to counter weapons of mass destruction in the United States now has more than 6,000 members and will continue to grow, said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey J. Snow.
Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center Receives Unit's First F/A-18F Super Hornet (Oct 23 2008 10:09 GMT)
The commander of Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) landed the unit's first F/A-18F Super Hornet at it's new home at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev. Oct. 21.
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