Ready for launch: The X-37B rocket in Florida before it blasted off into spaceSpace: A Competitive And Hotly Contested Warfighting Frontier For The US Military -- Canadian Press/AP
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military needs to better protect its satellites and strengthen its ability to use them as weapons as the uncharted battlefield of space becomes increasingly crowded and dangerous, Pentagon leaders say.
A new military strategy for space, as mapped out by the Pentagon, calls for greater co-operation with other nations on space-based programs to improve America's ability to deter enemies.
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Report: Brazil Delays Fighter Jet Decision Until 2012 -- Defense News
No military secrets stolen in Korea: Defense official -- Jakarta Post
Russia to continue military cooperation with Japan -- RIA Novosti
Cuts could cost RAF its fleet of Tornados -- The Guardian
Airbus Military sold 1000 aircrafts to 130 customers -- Khaleej Times
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U.S. Navy Commander Addresses China's Rise -- Wall Street Journal
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United States' top military officer visits Gulf region -- CNN
Unrest Around 5th Fleet HQ Continues -- Military.com
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DoD Ready For Tanker Protest -- DoD Buzz
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Badly-wounded Iraq veteran is heckled by fellow students in debate over military ban -- The Daily Mail
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