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Review of Defense Cut Plans Finds Overlap Despite Political Differences
The Super Congress' mandate for deficit reduction has put defense spending in the crosshairs of a series of proposed plans....
Moody’s Sees Half-a-Trillion or More in US Defense Budget Cuts
Defense contractors will face significant pressures thanks to the potential for 10% or greater cuts in the nation's defense budget,...
US releases names of 30 troops killed in chopper crash
The Pentagon on Thursday released the names of the 30 US troops killed in an attack on a US helicopter...
South Korea dismisses North Korea’s denial of shelling
South Korea on Thursday dismissed a denial by North Korea that it twice carried out shelling along the flashpoint Yellow...
DoD Suspension and Debarment: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Department of Defense Inspector General (DoD IG) released the results of its audit of the suspension and debarment (S&D)...
Trends In Defense Spending Favor China Over the US
The debate in Washington today is not whether or not to reduce defense spending but how much to cut. Never...
Panetta Discusses Security Challenges in Stratcom Visit
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today spoke to service members about national security concerns and the defense budget during a...
GI Bill changes include actual cost for in-state tuition
The Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to inform veterans of recent changes made by Congress to the Post...
Role of Military Must Evolve Amid Uncertain Security Challenges
A more complex and uncertain international environment has inevitably led to a re-thinking of military capabilities around the world, in...
Debt Reduction Plan Concerns Pentagon
The "sequestration" mechanism in the nation’s new debt-reduction law is unacceptable given the multitude of threats facing America, Defense Secretary...
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