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Apr 24 2013

Pakistan's Dream Navy?

Defense News – Naval - Wed, 2013-04-24 21:15
Beset with monetary woes and a tenuous relationship with the United States, Pakistan's naval modernization plans appear to be faltering; acquisition of further surplus U.S. equipment now is unlikely.
Apr 24 2013

Gen. Allen: Fewer U.S. troops could do job in Afghanistan

Marine Corps Times - Wed, 2013-04-24 18:06
The former commander said he initially recommended that 13,600 U.S. troops remain in Afghanistan when the American combat role ends after 2014, but believes the mission could still be accomplished with fewer.
Apr 24 2013

Navy plans more frequent carrier deployments

Virginian-Pilot - Wed, 2013-04-24 15:56
The Navy is working on a plan that would lead to more frequent deployments—and as a result, defense officials say, more predictability—for thousands of sailors.
Apr 24 2013

Top General Reminds China of U.S. Commitment to Japan

Defense News – Naval - Wed, 2013-04-24 10:16
The top U.S. military officer told China's leaders on Wednesday that Washington is committed to defending Japan, as Beijing and Tokyo engage in intensified rhetoric over a territorial row.
Apr 24 2013

State Media: China Plans Second, Larger Aircraft Carrier

Defense News – Naval - Wed, 2013-04-24 08:15
China is planning a second and larger aircraft carrier, a top naval officer said, according to state media, after its first carrier was commissioned last year as part of a military buildup.
Apr 22 2013

U.K. Thinks 5th Generation

Aviation Week - Mon, 2013-04-22 11:30
The Royal Air Force used its first deployment of Eurofighter Typhoons to Red Flag to conceptualize how it might use the fighter in conjunction with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
Apr 21 2013

Pentagon expands cyber-attack capabilities

Marine Corps Times - Sun, 2013-04-21 18:43
The U.S. military is increasing its budget for cyber-warfare and expanding its offensive capabilities, including blinding enemy radar or shutting down command systems, according to two defense officials.
Apr 21 2013

General details new Marine crisis-response force

Marine Corps Times - Sun, 2013-04-21 11:51
The Pentagon has approved the development of a new 500-man Marine crisis-response force, but the U.S. must still determine where it will be based overseas, two top Marine officers said.
Apr 21 2013

N. Korea Is Said to Move Missile Launchers

The New York Times - Global - Sun, 2013-04-21 01:03
North Korea has moved two missile launchers in an indication that it is pushing ahead with preparations for a test launching, a South Korean news agency reported on Sunday.
Apr 20 2013

Navy secretary likes 'Semper Fortis'

Marine Corps Times - Sat, 2013-04-20 10:18
The Navy doesn't have an official motto like the Marine Corps does, but Navy Secretary Ray Mabus likes to use an unofficial one—Semper Fortis.
 
 

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