AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Sunday ruled out an imminent change in the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy on gays in the military, saying President Barack Obama believes the Pentagon has “a lot on our plates right now.” Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
18
Gates opposes Boeing, EADS splitting tanker contract
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admin | News | 03 18th, 2009|
Mar
18
Gates recommends admiral as NATO commander
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admin | News | 03 18th, 2009|
AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday he has recommended the nomination of Admiral James Stavridis to be the next NATO supreme commander. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
14
Gates calls off NATO trip to focus on US defense
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admin | News | 03 14th, 2009|
AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has called off his planned trip to a NATO summit next month because he needs more time to review budget decisions on major weapons programs, a spokesman said. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
12
After Iraq, more US caution on preemptive attacks: Gates
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Mar
1
Iraq a ‘success,’ withdrawal plan unlikely to change: Gates
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Feb
19
US ready to pay more for Kyrgyz base within limits: Gates
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Feb
10
Obama troop decisions probably in ‘next few days’: Gates
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admin | News | 02 10th, 2009|
Jan
28
Afghanistan top priority for US, but goals limited: Gates
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admin | News | 01 28th, 2009|
Jan
27
Gates warns of potential setbacks in Iraq
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admin | News | 01 27th, 2009|
AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Tuesday there is still the potential of setbacks in Iraq and he said the United States can expect to be involved there for many years to come. Read the rest of this entry »