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AFP – The US Defense Department said it is reviewing the use of Facebook and other social media amid concern the sites pose a cyber security risk for sensitive military networks. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
31
AP – The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
30
Reuters – U.S.-based Lockheed Martin Corp says it will speed up delivery of six C-130J military planes to India and is negotiating for sale of six more in a deal potentially worth $1.1 billion, a senior official said. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
30
AP – The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
30
AFP – The United States may speed up the the drawdown of US troops from Iraq, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday after a surprise visit to the war-scarred country. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
29
AFP – Improving security in Iraq could allow the US military to speed up the pace of withdrawal of troops from the country, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
29
AFP – The United States may speed up the the drawdown of US troops from Iraq, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday after a surprise visit to the war-scarred country. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
29
AP – The White House threatened Tuesday to veto a $636 billion spending bill for the Pentagon, citing funding for F-22 fighters and a much-criticized replacement presidential helicopter. President Barack Obama wants to terminate both programs. Read the rest of this entry »