Jan 7

Gates hopes to bolster U.S.-China military dialogue (Reuters)

Reuters – Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday he hoped to deepen U.S.-China military cooperation on issues like North Korea and Iran when he visits Beijing next week, which could help ease Pentagon concerns about Chinese military intentions. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 7

US to renew military ties with a rising China (AP)

AP – Stealth fighter jets in development. Guided missiles dubbed “carrier killers.” As America’s top defense official visits China next week, its growing military capabilities are redrawing the security landscape in Asia, putting the country with the largest standing army on a potential collision course with the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 7

Citing deficit, Gates moves to cut US defense budget (AFP)

AFP – Citing “dire” fiscal pressures, Defense Secretary Robert Gates proposed deeper cuts than planned in US military programs, scaling back ground forces for the first time since the 1990s. Read the rest of this entry »