Aug 2

Japan wary of rise in China's maritime activities 
    (Reuters)

Reuters – China’s naval forces are likely to step up their activities in waters around Japan, Tokyo’s annual defense report said Tuesday, the latest expression of regional security concerns about China’s military buildup. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 2

US says Iran-backed militia attacks down in Iraq 
    (AFP)

AFP – There has been a significant decline in attacks carried out by Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq in recent weeks, after June saw the highest US death toll in two years, the top US officer said on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 2

Troop retirement, health care may be eyed for cuts 
    (AP)
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Aug 2

Obama picks new deputy defense chief 
    (AFP)

AFP – President Barack Obama has chosen as his new deputy defense secretary Ashton Carter, a top Pentagon official who dealt with North Korea and the denuclearization of former Soviet republics. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 2

Top US officer pushes for troop decision in Iraq 
    (AFP)

AFP – Iraq must decide on the future of the US troop presence in the country as soon as possible and include provisions on immunity for American soldiers, the top US military officer said in Baghdad on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »