AP – Pentagon officials won’t speculate why women in uniform are more likely to be discharged from the armed services under “don’t ask, don’t tell,” but critics of the policy say that new figures reflect deep-seated sexism in the armed forces. Read the rest of this entry »
Reuters – The United States will probably need to deploy more troops to Afghanistan despite almost doubling the size of its force there this year, the top U.S. military officer said on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »
AP – The top U.S. military officer says that winning in Afghanistan will probably mean sending more troops. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – International troop levels in Afghanistan must be boosted significantly to make headway against a Taliban insurgency that has gained momentum, a team of visiting US senators said Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – Russia on Saturday warned Georgia its military reserves the right to use force if the ex-Soviet state continues “provocations” in the Caucasus, one week ahead of the first anniversary of their 2008 war. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – Russia on Saturday warned Georgia its military reserves the right to use force if the ex-Soviet state continues “provocations” in the Caucasus, one week ahead of the first anniversary of their 2008 war. Read the rest of this entry »
Reuters – U.S.-based Lockheed Martin Corp says it will speed up delivery of six C-130J military planes to India and is negotiating for sale of six more in a deal potentially worth $1.1 billion, a senior official said. Read the rest of this entry »
AP – The new commander of all U.S. forces in Europe on Tuesday said quelling the Afghan insurgency would take more than bullets, calling for efforts to rebuild roads, schools and farms to win local support against the Taliban. Read the rest of this entry »
AP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates isn’t ruling out spending more on missile defense than what he’s asked for in next year’s budget if North Korea or other nations increase threats against the United States. Read the rest of this entry »
AP – Using U.S. military might to coerce Iran to halt its nuclear program would yield only temporary results, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, adding that sanctions make more sense. Read the rest of this entry »
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