For Gates’ Successor, Obama Needs A Budget Expert -- Foreign Policy
When Robert Gates was chosen to be defense secretary, his primary mission was clear: fix the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, after President Barack Obama's Wednesday speech declaring he would cut $400 billion from "security" spending over 12 years, the primary credential for Gates' successor is that he be an expert on budgets... and how to cut them.
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Typhoon bill 'unacceptably high' -- Defence Management
Prince Harry promoted to captain in British army -- BBC
Canadian DND cannot support a “peak efficientcy” claim to back up alleged F-35 value -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog
F-35 fighters Canadian federal government wants to purchase don't have engines: documents -- Vancouver Sun/Ottawa Citizen
It's voting day(s) for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan -- CTV News
Australia says may see payouts on military abuse -- The Telegraph
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The silent assassin: Robots may perform military missions -- Deccan Herald
Iran to unveil 500-ton submarines -- Press TV
US, British Nuclear Sub Secrets Revealed -- Military.com
US Sea-based Missile Defence Concept on the Right Track -- Defpro
Boeing’s joint strike fighter blues -- DoD Buzz
The twilight of the Bone (B-1 Bomber) -- DoD Buzz
Rapes of women in military 'a national disgrace' -- SFGate
Rep Wants Combat Status for Hood Victims -- Military.com
Barack Obama: White House technology '30 years behind' -- The Telegraph
Investigation launched into San Antonio repairs -- Hampton Roads
Typhoon bill 'unacceptably high' -- Defence Management
Prince Harry promoted to captain in British army -- BBC
Canadian DND cannot support a “peak efficientcy” claim to back up alleged F-35 value -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog
F-35 fighters Canadian federal government wants to purchase don't have engines: documents -- Vancouver Sun/Ottawa Citizen
It's voting day(s) for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan -- CTV News
Australia says may see payouts on military abuse -- The Telegraph
Reports: Iran Intelligence Chief in Political Vise -- The Telegraph
The silent assassin: Robots may perform military missions -- Deccan Herald
Iran to unveil 500-ton submarines -- Press TV
US, British Nuclear Sub Secrets Revealed -- Military.com
US Sea-based Missile Defence Concept on the Right Track -- Defpro
Boeing’s joint strike fighter blues -- DoD Buzz
The twilight of the Bone (B-1 Bomber) -- DoD Buzz
Rapes of women in military 'a national disgrace' -- SFGate
Rep Wants Combat Status for Hood Victims -- Military.com
Barack Obama: White House technology '30 years behind' -- The Telegraph
Investigation launched into San Antonio repairs -- Hampton Roads
Australia says may see payouts on military abuse -- The Telegraph
Reports: Iran Intelligence Chief in Political Vise -- The Telegraph
The silent assassin: Robots may perform military missions -- Deccan Herald
Iran to unveil 500-ton submarines -- Press TV
US, British Nuclear Sub Secrets Revealed -- Military.com
US Sea-based Missile Defence Concept on the Right Track -- Defpro
Boeing’s joint strike fighter blues -- DoD Buzz
The twilight of the Bone (B-1 Bomber) -- DoD Buzz
Rapes of women in military 'a national disgrace' -- SFGate
Rep Wants Combat Status for Hood Victims -- Military.com
Barack Obama: White House technology '30 years behind' -- The Telegraph
Investigation launched into San Antonio repairs -- Hampton Roads
Lawmakers blast Navy over Lejeune water contamination -- McClathcy News
The Cost of Combat Stress: a Billion Dollars a Year -- The Danger Room
Brain drain: Scores of high-level managers leave CIA for private sector after 9/11 -- Daily Mail
Group sues CIA to declassify Bay of Pigs history -- AP
Ex-CIA agent who helped capture 'El Che' talks about experience in Bay of Pigs invasion -- Miami Herald
Reports: Iran Intelligence Chief in Political Vise -- The Telegraph
The silent assassin: Robots may perform military missions -- Deccan Herald
Iran to unveil 500-ton submarines -- Press TV
US, British Nuclear Sub Secrets Revealed -- Military.com
US Sea-based Missile Defence Concept on the Right Track -- Defpro
Boeing’s joint strike fighter blues -- DoD Buzz
The twilight of the Bone (B-1 Bomber) -- DoD Buzz
Rapes of women in military 'a national disgrace' -- SFGate
Rep Wants Combat Status for Hood Victims -- Military.com
Barack Obama: White House technology '30 years behind' -- The Telegraph
Investigation launched into San Antonio repairs -- Hampton Roads
Lawmakers blast Navy over Lejeune water contamination -- McClathcy News
The Cost of Combat Stress: a Billion Dollars a Year -- The Danger Room
Brain drain: Scores of high-level managers leave CIA for private sector after 9/11 -- Daily Mail
Group sues CIA to declassify Bay of Pigs history -- AP
Ex-CIA agent who helped capture 'El Che' talks about experience in Bay of Pigs invasion -- Miami Herald