AP – American troops helped Iraqi security forces battle suspected al-Qaida militants for two days north of Baghdad, deploying ground units and launching airstrikes in what appears to be the most extensive fighting since the U.S. ended combat operations in Iraq last month. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – The US Senate could vote early next week on a bill that permits the Pentagon to end a ban on gays serving openly in the military, known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” a top lawmaker said Monday. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – The US military remains committed to building a new long-range bomber but will take a “cautious” approach to avoid costly disasters from past weapons programs, the Air Force’s top official said Monday. Read the rest of this entry »
AP – The Defense Department has unveiled a surprising new plan to start reining in its supersized budget: After nine years of unbridled war spending, the military will finally start bargain hunting. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – The US Senate could vote early next week on a bill that permits the Pentagon to end a ban on gays serving openly in the military, known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” a top lawmaker said Monday. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – The US military remains committed to building a new long-range bomber but will take a “cautious” approach to avoid costly disasters from past weapons programs, the Air Force’s top official said Monday. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – A federal judge in California struck down the US ban on gays openly serving in the military, saying the policy is unconstitutional and violates free speech rights. Read the rest of this entry »
Reuters – British defense contractor BAE Systems Plc has hired advisors to sell part of its North American commercial aerospace business in an auction that could generate up to $2 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »
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