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Is Afghanistan Ready for A Complete Pullout?
For the first time, Washington has publicly announced the possibility that no US soldiers will remain in Afghanistan past 2014....
Memo Tells DOD Components to Plan for Budget Uncertainties
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has released a memo directing the services and defense agencies to begin planning for...
New tools in use for investigating, prosecuting child pornography
A few years ago, individuals who viewed and downloaded child pornography were rarely discovered. However, with new technology and assistance...
Japan plans to raise military budget amid China row
Japan will raise military spending this year for the first time in over a decade under a ruling party plan,...
Defense Authorization Act boosts pay, requires special training
President Barack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013 into law, Jan. 2. Among other things,...
Japan Issues China Security Report
The international community keeps a close watch on China's security policy and its military trends. The Japanese public has been...
Technical Modernization of Polish Armed Forces 2013-2022
The "Technical Modernization Plan" signed on December 11 and "Program of Development of Polish Armed Forces for years 2013-2022" approved...
Obama Announces Nominees for Next Defense Secretary, CIA Director
President Barack Obama today announced his nominations to serve as the next leaders of the Defense Department and Central Intelligence...
Obama pick for Pentagon shaped by combat in Vietnam
Chuck Hagel, the former Republican senator nominated as the next US defense secretary, is a decorated Vietnam veteran who will...
Fiscal cliff legislation affects military, civilian paychecks
The legislation President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 postponed the fiscal cliff and means changes to military and civilian paychecks,...
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