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Apr 10 2013

Jamming, Carrier Drones, Commando Tech Get Big Research Cash

Wired.com - Wed, 2013-04-10 18:22
On the Pentagon's R&D wish list: super-powerful jamming pods, mysterious commando tech, robots that can do 'Top Gun' maneuvers, and more.
Apr 10 2013

Department of the Navy Releases Fiscal 2014 Budget Proposal

Navy.mil Top Stories - Wed, 2013-04-10 18:15
The Department of the Navy has proposed a $155.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2014.
Apr 10 2013

Budget plan gives VA big funding boost for veterans care

Navy Times - Wed, 2013-04-10 15:37
The White House has proposed a 10.2 percent boost in funding for VA next year, totaling $66.5 billion in discretionary spending.
Apr 10 2013

U.S. 'fully prepared' on N. Korea

CNN Top Stories - Wed, 2013-04-10 14:33
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses the situation in North Korea, saying the U.S. is prepared to act if necessary.
Apr 10 2013

Capped pay raise, huge Tricare fee hikes in new budget plan

Navy Times - Wed, 2013-04-10 11:51
The White House's defense budget proposal for 2014 includes a capped 1 percent pay raise for service members, increases on food and housing allowances and fee jumps for Tricare.
Apr 9 2013

Locklear says U.S. can intercept N. Korean missile

Virginian-Pilot - Tue, 2013-04-09 12:35
U.S. defenses could intercept a ballistic missile launched by North Korea, the top U.S. military commander in the Pacific said Tuesday.
Apr 9 2013

Air Force begins grounding combat aircraft

Fox News - Tue, 2013-04-09 11:37
The Air Force is grounding about a third of its active-duty combat aircraft because of automatic spending cuts.
Apr 8 2013

Navy to seek more money for subs, aircraft carriers

Virginian-Pilot - Mon, 2013-04-08 22:07
The Navy reportedly will propose increased submarine and aircraft carrier funding in its budget request for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, while sticking to its plan for the troubled littoral combat ship.
Apr 8 2013

Navy Leaders Announce Plans for Deploying Cost-Saving Laser Technology

Navy.mil Top Stories - Mon, 2013-04-08 17:16
Citing a series of technological breakthroughs, Navy leaders announced plans at the Sea-Air-Space exposition to deploy a solid-state laser aboard a ship in fiscal year 2014.
Apr 8 2013

U.S. Navy, allies to partner for massive sea drills in Persian Gulf

The Washington Times - World - Mon, 2013-04-08 13:29
The United States will join 29 other naval powers for a massive sea drill to practice mine-sweeping and ship-escort maneuvers in the Persian Gulf next month.

 
 

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