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Defense Cuts Could Affect Economic Interests, Experts Say

Defense Cuts Could Affect Economic Interests, Experts Say

by David Uberti | Jan 10, 2012 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Less than a week after the Pentagon released a defense plan proposing to cut costs and focus attention on East Asia, experts Tuesday warned further cutbacks could hurt U.S. security and economic interests in the region. The plan, unveiled Thursday by...

Defense ‘review’ offers insights into Obama changes, but long-term results uncertain

by Edwin Rios | Jan 5, 2012 | National Security

WASHINGTON – With cuts to the national defense budget looming, experts say Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta may be overly optimistic about how increased reliance on military technology will enhance defense strategy. In a briefing at the Pentagon Thursday,  Panetta...
Obama, Panetta unveil leaner military, new defense strategy

Obama, Panetta unveil leaner military, new defense strategy

by David Uberti | Jan 5, 2012 | National Security

WASHINGTON – The military will undergo over the next decade its most extensive budget cuts since the Cold War, emphasizing speed, strengthening ties to European allies and refocusing its operations on the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East, Defense Secretary Leon...
Defense defends budget on Capitol Hill

Defense defends budget on Capitol Hill

by Peter Larson | Mar 1, 2011 | National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON — The military descended on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, touting national security as grounds to stress the demand for passing long-awaited 2011 spending legislation. Defense Secretary Robert Gates joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike...
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