US Department of Defense

European Missile Plan Offers Better Defense, Gates Says

September 21, 2009

WASHINGTON: Changing threats and emerging technologies drove the decision to restructure the European missile defense plan, Defense Secretary Robert M....

Littoral Combat Ship Down Select Announced

September 18, 2009

The Navy announced today it will down select between the two Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) designs in fiscal 2010. The...

Gates Weighs Need for More Troops in Afghanistan

September 17, 2009

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has yet to reach a final decision on the prospect of sending more troops...

Air Force Strengthens Nuclear Deterrence Operations

September 15, 2009

WASHINGTON: New initiatives underway within the Air Force to consolidate commands, modernize systems and strengthen personnel emphasize nuclear security. “Nuclear...

Pakistan Tops List of Challenges, Gates Says

September 10, 2009

WASHINGTON: Of all the challenges and potential problems the United States faces, Pakistan tops Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ priority...

Gates Explains Opposition to Alternate F-35 Engine

September 4, 2009

WASHINGTON: A proposed alternative engine for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter would cost far more than the existing...

Missile Defense Technology Moves from Testing to Fielding

August 31, 2009

WASHINGTON: Boosted by a few strong years of testing successes, much of the United States’ missile defense technology that once...

Requirements, Cost Control Drive Acquisition Reform

August 26, 2009

WASHINGTON: As Defense Department officials overhaul the Pentagon’s acquisition system, they’re asking warfighters to define exactly what they need, then...

NATO Approves Intermediate Headquarters for Afghanistan

August 18, 2009

WASHINGTON: NATO has approved the idea of an intermediate military headquarters in Afghanistan, Pentagon officials said today. The headquarters is...

Growing Afghan Air Corps Provides Election Support

August 17, 2009

WASHINGTON: While building its capabilities from the ground up, Afghanistan’s National Army Air Corps is deeply involved in an operational...