US Department of Defense

Kyrgyz Parliament Approves Manas Air Base Agreement

June 29, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Kyrgyz parliament today ratified an agreement between the United States and Kyrgyzstan to extend U.S. access to Manas...

FCS Program Transitions to Army BCT Modernization

June 26, 2009

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued an acquisition decision memorandum (ADM) today that implements decisions...

US Soldiers Deliver Armored Trucks to Iraqi Army

June 24, 2009

BAGHDAD: Iraqi troops in northeastern Baghdad have a new weapon in their arsenal, thanks to U.S. soldiers here. Soldiers from...

Next 18 Months Critical in Afghanistan, McChrystal Says

June 23, 2009

WASHINGTON: The next 18 months will be crucial in Afghanistan, the new commander of NATO and U.S. forces there said...

US Prepares Missile Defense, Continues Shipping Interdictions

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON: The United States has deployed missile defense equipment to the Pacific amid reports alleging that North Korea has threatened...

Military Needs Flexibility to Handle Future Threats

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON: The U.S. military has to have flexibility across the spectrum of conflict to handle the threats of the future,...

Missile Defense Reviews to Focus on Current, Long-Term Challenges

June 18, 2009

WASHINGTON: North Korea and Iran pose serious nuclear and missile proliferation concerns for the United States and other nations and...

Squad-sized ‘Super Units’ May Best Confront Hybrid Warfare, Leaders Say

June 15, 2009

WASHINGTON: The U.S. military is studying how to improve smaller-unit capabilities to better confront enemies who practice irregular or conventional...

Gates, Mullen Seek Momentum Shift in Afghanistan

June 12, 2009

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he hopes to see signs that the new strategy in Afghanistan is working...

Proposed Budget Balances Current, Future Requirements

June 11, 2009

WASHINGTON: The fiscal 2010 defense budget request is a “reform budget” that builds on lessons learned on the battlefield to...