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Rising Personnel Costs Could Affect Readiness, Official Says
WASHINGTON: Maintaining good compensation and benefits helped to give the military a record recruiting year in fiscal 2009, but rising...
Pay Raise for Everyone in the Armed Forces
The Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body and will implement them in full....
Review Drops Two-War Force Size Paradigm
WASHINGTON: The model used to determine the appropriate size of the United States military is being replaced following the Quadrennial...
India, Russia to Sign Deals Worth USD 10bn During Putin Visit
India and Russia are expected to sign deals worth over USD 10 billion, including in defence and civilian nuclear sectors,...
Indian Navy Procurement, Helicopter Purchase, LCA Project Updates
Procurement of Aircraft for Navy Naval aviation is planned for growth in the Maritime Capabilities Perspective Plan. To facilitate an...
Gates seeks ‘ground truth’ in Afghanistan
KABUL: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is visiting Afghanistan to get what he called the "ground truth" from servicemembers. Gates...
Command Issues New Rules for Night Raids in Afghanistan
KABUL: The commander of NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan has issued new rules governing night raids, acknowledging that although...
Petraeus warns Iran becoming ‘thugocracy’
Washington: General David Petraeus, the head of US Central Command, warned Sunday that Iran is becoming a "thugocracy" in attempts...
Pentagon concerned over Blackwater’s work in Afghanistan
Washington: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is concerned about possible misconduct in Afghanistan by the private security firm formerly known...
US Air Forces in Europe Leader Discusses Future Challenges
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany: The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander recognized the contributions of 86th Airlift Wing Airmen to...
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