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AP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates is announcing the latest round of cost-cutting measures for the military, including a plan to do away with a new amphibious vehicle that can ferry troops to shore while under fire. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
5
AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates unveils cuts in military spending on Thursday as he moves to preempt Congress from making deeper reductions in the Pentagon’s budget, officials said. Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
15
AP – The United States is worried by the military cutbacks being planned by the British government, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in comments broadcast Friday. Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
15
AFP – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned that plans to slash Britain’s military spending could damage the NATO military alliance, days before the cuts are unveiled. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun
8
Reuters – Defense Secretary Robert Gates cautioned Britain and other NATO allies on Tuesday against cutting troop strength in response to their growing budget woes, urging them to try to find cost savings first in other areas. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
8
AP – Soldiers and their families on Army bases around the country could see cutbacks in trash pickup, lawn-mowing and other services as the military tries to hold down non-war spending while escalating the fight in Afghanistan. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
8
AP – Soldiers and their families on Army bases around the country could see cutbacks in trash pickup, lawn-mowing and other services as the military tries to hold down non-war spending while escalating the fight in Afghanistan. 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 »