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Navy, Marines Offer Options for Syria, North Korea

By Kris Osborn on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Navy, Marines Offer Options for Syria, North Korea

Sea service leaders work to pivot their forces to the Pacific as they balance sequestration cuts and and offer military options on Syria and North Korea.

Marines Look to Return to Maritime Roots

By Kris Osborn on Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Marines Look to Return to Maritime Roots

Marine Corps leaders are preparing for more sea basing as the U.S. defense strategy pivots to the Pacific.

U.S. Analysts Dismiss China’s Military Report

By Abraham D. Sofaer on Friday, April 19th, 2013

U.S. Analysts Dismiss China’s Military Report

China for the first time listed a headcount for the People’s Liberation Army by service.

Sequestration Threatens Embassy Security Additions

By Matthew Cox on Friday, April 19th, 2013

Sequestration Threatens Embassy Security Additions

Plans to increase the number of Marine security details at U.S. embassies is in danger because of budget cuts, Marine leaders said.

Cold War-era modernization boosts FMS rates

By Kris Osborn on Monday, April 8th, 2013

Cold War-era modernization boosts FMS rates

Naval companies see increases in foreign sales as part of the larger trend in which the FMS doubled from $34 billion in 2011 to $69 billion in 2012.

Pentagon Updates its European Drawdown Plan

By Matthew Cox on Monday, March 4th, 2013

Pentagon Updates its European Drawdown Plan

The Defense Department recently released a list of the European-based units it plans to close down or relocate though 2016.

MOD Adopts Glock; Takes Stand on Side Arms

By Matthew Cox on Thursday, February 7th, 2013

MOD Adopts Glock; Takes Stand on Side Arms

The UK MOD recently adopted the Glock 17 as its new service pistol, a move that underscores the role that handguns still play in modern combat.

Attack on the home front

By Matthew Cox on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Attack on the home front

U.S. and Afghan leaders push to stamp out insider attacks by re-screening the Afghan force as green-on-blue attacks hold U.S. domestic attention.

Having arrived in Japan, Ospreys are put on ice

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Having arrived in Japan, Ospreys are put on ice

The Osprey is on the ground in Japan. That’s where it’s going to stay for now.

The Iron Quadrangle

By Philip Ewing on Monday, July 23rd, 2012

The Iron Quadrangle

DepSecDef has made himself clear: DoD wants to help boost defense exports.

South China Sea standoff

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, July 20th, 2012

South China Sea standoff

Tensions persist between China and its neighbors over territorial claims to oil-rich shoals in South China Sea influencing U.S. naval presence.

U.K. gets keys to first JSF

By Michael Hoffman on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

U.K. gets keys to first JSF

Program milestone marked with continued questions over the health of the program and the commitment to the expensive fighter.

Last dance?

By Philip Ewing on Friday, July 13th, 2012

Last dance?

Farnborough winds down amid worries about the future viability of the global defense game.

F-16 Viper’s sunset delay

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, July 13th, 2012

F-16 Viper’s sunset delay

Budgets force air forces to think upgrade rather than replacement, keeping the F-16 flying for years to come.

UAVs still far off from Europe’s civilian airspace

By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, July 12th, 2012

UAVs still far off from Europe’s civilian airspace

Europe lags behind U.S. in pursuit of flight regulators’ acceptance to drones flying near airliners.

Coming soon: Buzz goes to Farnborough

By Philip Ewing on Friday, July 6th, 2012

Coming soon: Buzz goes to Farnborough

Amid a gloomy global defense budget outlook, the air show opens soon.

Reports: S. Korea to begin evaluating fighter bids

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Reports: S. Korea to begin evaluating fighter bids

Boeing, Lockheed and Eurofighter are elbowing to build new jets for the ROK air force.

What’s to become of the British Army?

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, July 5th, 2012

What’s to become of the British Army?

The UK announces its army will draw down to a historically low end strength.

Pakistan to U.S.: You bet you’re sorry. Now get out.

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

Pakistan to U.S.: You bet you’re sorry. Now get out.

Secretary Clinton apologizes for last year’s air strike and Pakistan re-opens the GLOCs.

Panetta’s anniversary wish: Kill sequestration

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, June 29th, 2012

Panetta’s anniversary wish: Kill sequestration

Defense Secretary and CJCS use platform to urge Congress to take action and commend progress seen in Afghanistan.

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