Defense
Pentagon: Even ‘independent’ Afghan battalions still rely on NATO
The coalitions Afghanistan exit strategy depends on capable local forces.
Defense
Insiders: Pentagon's budget cuts are pragmatic for changing times
Experts say NATO should end combat role in Afghanistan in 2014 as scheduled.
Defense
Long haul for U.S. to secure weapons stockpiles in Libya
Some missing antiaircraft missiles may have left the country.
Defense
Pentagon can't account for nearly $2 billion in Iraqi funds
Audit investigated roughly $3 billion the Iraqi government gave the Defense Department to pay bills for reconstruction-related contracts.
Defense
Clinton denies U.S. role in killing Iranian nuclear scientist
Secretary of State 'categorically' denies involvement in violence inside Iran.
Defense
Obama signs defense authorization bill, despite 'serious reservations'
The White House had originally threatened to veto the $662 billion bill, considered must-pass legislation, over the language that requires mandatory military custody for suspects linked to al-Qaida or its affiliates.
Defense
$30 billion worth of F-15s sold to Saudi Arabia, White House announces
The deal also includes munitions, spare parts, training, maintenance and logistical support.
Defense
House passes Defense authorization bill; White House drops veto threat
Measure includes controversial provisions requiring military detention for some terrorism suspects.
Defense
Senate passes Defense authorization bill, Obama to sign into law
The White House dropped its threat to veto the legislation over controversial detainee provisions.
Defense
Secret Service: Bullet hit White House, stopped by glass
U.S. Park Police issued a warrant for Oscar Ortega-Hernandez, 21, based off of evidence obtained from an abandoned car near the scene.
Defense
Obama to deploy up to 250 Marines to Australia next year under new pact
Move sends a signal the United States is stepping up its commitment to the Asia Pacific region.
Defense
Obama to announce military pact with Australia during visit
The plan will allow U.S. Marines to use local bases for training and amphibious exercises, The Washington Post reports.
Defense
Odierno repeats Pentagon warnings against sequestration
Defense Department is already supposed to cut $450 billion, but faces up to $600 billion more in in cuts if a deal isn't reached.
Defense
Report: U.S. discussing shift to advisory role in Afghanistan
A formal agreement could come as early as May.
Defense
Poll: Majority back Obama's decision to withdraw troops from Iraq
Three-quarters of Americans support the plan, Gallup finds.
Defense
Panetta expects half of defense cuts to come from weapons programs
The rest could come from operating more efficiently, a decrease in troops, and trimming personnel costs like health care.
Defense
Rice: U.S. could have 'done better' in Iraq without distrust among Bush officials
The former Secretary of State's remarks follow a spate of recent he-said-she-said comments among ex-officials.
News
U.S. soldier admits he removed fingers from Afghan corpses
Suspected ringleader of a group of American soldiers accused of killing civilians in Afghanistan faces life in prison without parole if convicted.
Defense
U.S. officials were warned of abuse at Afghan prisons, paper reports
Top officials received 'multiple warnings' about detainee abuses at facilities the United Nations later publicly revealed had engaged in "systematic torture."
Defense
Panetta: Defense budget likely to include $250B in cuts over 5 years
Comments come as the Pentagon is embroiled in a review of how to eliminate roughly $450 billion in spending over the next decade.
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