Virginia-Class Subs Could Bolster Cruise Missile Fleet, But Where's the Money? -- Aol Defense
The nuclear-powered submarine USS Florida was lying in wait, quietly submerged off the Libyan coast, when the order came from then-Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to launch its cruise missiles.
It was the evening of March 19. Two days before, the U.N. Security Council had unanimously voted to approve Resolution 1973, authorizing a no-fly zone over Libya aimed at protecting civilians against the forces of Muammar Gaddafi's repressive regime. To clear the way for the no-fly zone, the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy prepared a barrage of more than 100 precision-guided Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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US, Italy discuss ending NATO air war in Libya -- Breitbart/AFP
No resolution on U.S. troops in Iraq, Iran threat seen -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Iran could make atom bomb material despite hurdles: report -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Iran’s Accelerating Military Competition with the US and Arab States -- Defpro
RAAF Base Amberley to welcome four more Super Hornets from the US to complete fleet -- Courrier Mail
Japan Intercepting Record Numbers of Chinese Planes -- Defense Tech
S. Korea developing vertical take-off plane: official -- Korea Herald
Chinese succession highlights military's role -- CBS/AP
U.K. Defence Minister Breached Govt. Code: Report -- Defense News
Facing low recruitment Chile’s military drafts thousands -- Santiago Times
For Israel's Shalit, freedom will start a long road to recovery -- McClatchy
Canadian military brass defends HQ staff ahead of scheduled cuts -- Vancouver Sun/Postmedia News
France to Sell Frigates to Greece in Controversial Deal -- Spiegel Online
The Baby Bust Buries The Russian Army -- Strategy Page
Experts Divided on Impact to U.S. of Russia, China Nuke Modernization -- Global Security Newswire
F-35, the low price that never was -- Eric Palmer Blog
Air Force Shoots Down Investigation Into Deadly Crash -- The Danger Room
MDA: Missile Interceptor Not Ready For Space Flight -- Aol Defense
Marines Won't Buy Fully Recapped Humvees -- Ares/Aviation Week
U.S. Intel Director Outlines Budget Strategy -- Defense News
Senators Push For U.S.-Made Steel on Military Vehicles -- Wheeling News Register
Army Asks For Help Closing Holes In Network Strategy -- Aol Defense
New App Guides Commandos Parachuting Into Danger -- Danger Room
US military says clean energy, dealing with climate change is a matter of national security -- Red, Green, And Blue
Policy on KIA bracelets stokes Marines’ fury -- Washington Post
10 Technologies the U.S. Military Will Need For the Next War -- National Defense
Mitt Romney Proclaims Love for Seapower -- Information Dissemination
Hard Choices for Ground Forces. What Is Their Role and Relevance in a More Asia-Centric U.S. Strategy? -- David W. Barno, Nora Bensahel and Travis Sharp, Defene News
The Case for a Leaner U.S. Military -- Michael O'Hanlon, Daily Beast
The Military’s Steep Cuts -- Robert Zarate, Weekly Standard
This is no time to cut defense -- Paul Miller, Shadow Government/Foreign Policy