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 27

Defense secretary scores big wins on weapons cuts 
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Jul 26

Defense secretary scores big wins on weapons cuts 
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Jun 16

Weapons makers look overseas as Pentagon cuts back 
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Jun 14

Weapons makers look overseas as Pentagon cuts back 
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Jun 13

Weapons makers look overseas as Pentagon cuts back 
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Jun 4

US may rethink cuts in anti-missile funds: Gates 
    (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has not ruled out pumping more funds into the nation’s anti-missile defense budget if North Korea threatens the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 2

US may rethink cuts in anti-missile funds: Gates 
    (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has not ruled out pumping more funds into the nation’s anti-missile defense budget if North Korea threatens the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 8

Gates urges 'reform,' cuts in US weapons programs 
    (AFP)

AFP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates outlined plans to “profoundly reform” US military spending, urging a scaling back of major weapons programs while boosting funds for counter-insurgency warfare. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 8

Gates to present big cuts for US defense budget 
    (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday was set to unveil a “fundamental shift” in the country’s military spending with recommended cuts in major weapons programs despite signs of stiff opposition from Congress and industry lobbyists. Read the rest of this entry »

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