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Afghan strategy bears fruit, Iraq on track
WASHINGTON: Noting signs that the new strategy in Afghanistan "is beginning to bear fruit," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates also...
Strategic Review Must Address Low Military Readiness Levels
The Strategic Defence Review should take account of the current low readiness levels of the Armed Forces and the need...
Russia blasts US, NATO policies as security threat
Moscow: Russia on Tuesday blasted US security moves in Europe, saying even toned-down missile defence plans were intended to weaken...
Large-scale war less possible, but threats remain – Russia’s security chief
MOSCOW: Russia's military policies are aimed at avoiding an arms race and military conflicts, but they should also correspond to...
Europe Risks China Relations in Taiwan Helicopter Deal
European firm Eurocopter says it has agreed terms to sell three helicopters to Taiwan less than a week after the...
Factors Contributing to Iraq’s Security After US Forces Withdraw
As it withdraws troops from Iraq, the United States must work not only to maintain security in that nation, but...
Factbox: Russia’s new military doctrine
Moscow: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has approved the country's new military doctrine which includes the option of using nuclear strikes...
SKorea deploys Firefinder radar after NKorea barrage
Seoul: South Korea said Friday it had deployed advanced weapons-tracking radar systems on islands near its disputed Yellow Sea border...
Comptroller Lists Priorities for Budget Request
WASHINGTON: Defense Department officials are working to cut extraneous and wasteful programs, despite a requested modest increase for the fiscal...
Defense Industry Redraws Its Battle Plan for 2010
SINGAPORE: Over the past year, defense stocks have taken a beating. In the US, Lockheed Martin shares were down by...
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