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Next 18 Months Critical in Afghanistan, McChrystal Says
WASHINGTON: The next 18 months will be crucial in Afghanistan, the new commander of NATO and U.S. forces there said...
Streamlined ancillary, expeditionary skills training eliminates redundancy
WASHINGTON: New policy, released in March, streamlined redundant and outdated ancillary training programs and aligned expeditionary skills training with warfighter...
Orphaned equipment gets second chance
BAGHDAD: The identification and redistribution of mission essential equipment and materials already in theater is at the forefront of a...
Advanced tactical laser aircraft fires high-power laser in flight
Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M: Members of the 413th Flight Test Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., and contractor Boeing recently successfully...
North Korea says to hit back at US if attacked
SEOUL: North Korea has described itself as a "proud nuclear power" and threatened to hit back if attacked, as the...
Gates calls US Congress move on F-22 jet a ‘problem’
Washington: Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday a move by US lawmakers to reject his advice and fund the...
Iraq receives Italian-built fast patrol boat
Umm Qasr, Iraq: Iraq on Saturday took delivery of the first of four Italian-made patrol ships it has ordered, as...
Air Force to Protect Iraq Security Gains as Forces Withdraw from Cities
WASHINGTON: As U.S. forces in Iraq prepare to pull back from most major cities by June 30, U.S. air support...
Russia ready to reduce nuclear arms: Medvedev
Amsterdam: Russia is ready to significantly reduce its nuclear arms, President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday ahead of scheduled talks on...
US Prepares Missile Defense, Continues Shipping Interdictions
WASHINGTON: The United States has deployed missile defense equipment to the Pacific amid reports alleging that North Korea has threatened...
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