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Selling chopper engines to China costs U.S. company

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, June 29th, 2012

Selling chopper engines to China costs U.S. company

United Technologies fined $75 million for breaking export laws and selling parts to build China’s Z-10 attack helicopter.

Panetta presses Congress for MEADs funding

By Michael Hoffman on Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Panetta presses Congress for MEADs funding

The defense secretary lobbies Congress to salvage the failed international missile defense system.

DoD to Japan: Don’t worry, the Osprey is safe

By Philip Ewing on Friday, June 22nd, 2012

DoD to Japan: Don’t worry, the Osprey is safe

The Pentagon wants to reassure its hosts on Okinawa that the MV-22 won’t be dangerous.

PACOM boss: Plenty of ocean for everybody

By Philip Ewing on Friday, June 15th, 2012

PACOM boss: Plenty of ocean for everybody

A top US admiral says China must be reasonable about the claims it makes in the Western Pacific.

That’s a Eurosatory wrap

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, June 15th, 2012

That’s a Eurosatory wrap

Defense officials leave Eurosatory leave worried as ever about future of defense industry.

Europe’s dire defense industrial straits

By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, June 14th, 2012

Europe’s dire defense industrial straits

Executives here at Eurosatory looking for international industrial growth to survive these lean years.

Pakistan supply route deal remains elusive

By Philip Ewing on Monday, June 11th, 2012

Pakistan supply route deal remains elusive

Another day, another setback for the U.S.-Pakistani relationship.

The ‘China’ syndrome

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

The ‘China’ syndrome

A House lawmaker laments an unwillingness to speak and think candidly about the U.S. dynamic with China.

NATO summit brings BMD details into focus

By Philip Ewing on Monday, May 21st, 2012

NATO summit brings BMD details into focus

Declaring “interim capability,” NATO’s picture of the Euro missile-shield is becoming clearer.

In this war, even the peace dividend will cost you

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, May 17th, 2012

In this war, even the peace dividend will cost you

The end of “combat” in Afghanistan may be on the horizon, but the bills are still going to keep coming for years.

Afghan transition continues, but how well is it working?

By Philip Ewing on Monday, May 14th, 2012

Afghan transition continues, but how well is it working?

DoD says the handover is going well, but the view from the ground level is not as compelling.

Citing carrier mod costs, UK switches back to F-35B

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Citing carrier mod costs, UK switches back to F-35B

Britain decides upgrading its ships to handle the C is a bridge too far, so it’s switching back to the STOVL B model.

A doctrine for the 21st Century (almost)

By John Reed on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

A doctrine for the 21st Century (almost)

DoD looks at an agile, “networked” force capable of working closely with allies to defeat a mosaic of enemies around the world

Resetting the Pacific game board

By Philip Ewing on Friday, April 27th, 2012

Resetting the Pacific game board

State and DoD announce an arrangement in which 9,000 Marines move away from Okinawa — if everything works out.

SecDef to Brazil: Hope you buy some Super Hornets

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

SecDef to Brazil: Hope you buy some Super Hornets

Panetta offers ‘unprecedented advanced technology sharing’ to lock in friendship with a key South American ally.

Sens to SecDef: Not so fast on WestPac decisions

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Sens to SecDef: Not so fast on WestPac decisions

Three key lawmakers remind DoD it’s got some work of its own to do before deciding on basing in Japan and Guam.

On the hook in Afghanistan for at least another decade

By Philip Ewing on Monday, April 23rd, 2012

On the hook in Afghanistan for at least another decade

The U.S. becomes a “supportive ally,” but will likely keep some forces in Afghanistan for another 10 years.

Taking the long view on Afghanistan

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Taking the long view on Afghanistan

A retired general argues the world’s interpretation of the war could change dramatically down the years.

Night raids deal could test way forward in Afghanistan

By Philip Ewing on Monday, April 9th, 2012

Night raids deal could test way forward in Afghanistan

The deal lets Washington and Kabul have their cake and eat it too — will it work? Will it change the war?

Should the U.S. shoot down North Korea’s next missile?

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Should the U.S. shoot down North Korea’s next missile?

A commentator argues the U.S. must take direct action if it wants to break the North’s cycle of petulance.

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