
AFP - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he expects no major cuts to weapons programs in the next two years but that fiscal pressures could require sacrifices.

AFP - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he expects no major cuts to weapons programs in the next two years but that fiscal pressures could require sacrifices.

AFP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday said new weapons threatened US dominance of the high seas and questioned the US Navy’s reliance on costly aircraft carriers and submarines.

AFP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday said new weapons threatened US dominance of the high seas and questioned the US Navy’s reliance on costly aircraft carriers and submarines.

Reuters - Increasing pressure on the overall U.S. defense budget means the Navy must focus even more buying flexible and affordable weapons systems that can adapt to changing threats and needs, the Navy’s top officer said.

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.

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.

