Jul 30

Lockheed eyes more deals after India-U.S. defence pact (Reuters)

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

House cuts F-22 funding, nixes other weapons cuts (AP)

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

US use of Colombian bases fuels regional tension: analysts (AFP)

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Jul 30

US 'may speed up' drawdown of troops from Iraq (AFP)

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 »