Defense News
Monday, July 28, 2014 - 07:25
With the US now flying about 50 missions a day over Iraq and a dedicated Iranian drone and signals intelligence presence having been established in Baghdad, the two rivals find themselves overtly sharing the same airspace, even while denying any coordination or contact.
Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 07:08
The United Arab Emirates has revised its 10-year-old counterterrorism law to respond to evolving threats.
Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 07:07
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel sent a letter to congressional leadership on Tuesday requesting $225 million in additional US funding to accelerate production of Iron Dome missile-defense components to ensure Israel will have adequate stockpiles to protect itself from rockets launched by Hamas militants in Gaza.
Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 06:58
Obama administration officials made clear Wednesday the White House remains reluctant about launching a new military intervention in Iraq.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 08:22
The Iraqi ambassador to the United States explicitly called for ramped up American military involvement in his country on Monday, asking the United States to launch air strikes against positions being held by ISIS.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 07:54
Republicans and Democrats showed a rare display of bipartisanship last week when members of both parties criticized the Pentagon’s $58.6 billion war budget request, but experts say Congress will likely approve the measure.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 07:21
The United States military-industrial complex, battered by budget cuts and drops in domestic procurement, made it clear at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow that it is targeting the world market as never before.
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 07:47
The Pentagon could use a new $5 billion counterterrorism fund, strongly opposed by the US Congress, to purchase new intelligence gear and aircraft for American and partner militaries, a Defense Department official said.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 07:37
US President Barack Obama is facing resistance from his own Democratic party as he mulls whether to launch US military strikes in Iraq.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 07:19
US House Armed Services Committee leaders struck a skeptical — and bipartisan — tone about a $5 billion counterterrorism program proposed by President Barack Obama.