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NATO to create formal training mission in Iraq
NATO has accepted Iraq’s invite to organize a formal military training mission in the country.
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NATO’s tanker, AWACS programs see membership increase
Canada has decided to rejoin NATO’s airborne warning and control system program program, while Belgium has agreed to buy into the alliance’s tanker program — a pair of moves expected to strengthen NATO’s indigenous air capability.
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US warns against ‘protectionism’ with new EU defense agreement
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison warned against protectionism in Europe that could harm U.S. companies selling in Europe.
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American funding to deter Russia may not grow next year, Mattis says
The European Deterrence Initiative is not guaranteed to increase in funding next year, despite three years of growth.
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No solution on captured foreign ISIS fighters, but Mattis seeks ‘responsibility’
There are hundreds of foreign nationals captured fighting for ISIS, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis wants someone to figure out what to do with them.
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US cautiously watching EU military proposal
The U.S. wants to make sure the European Union’s new PESCO defense agreement does not negatively impact NATO.
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Nuclear warhead agency receives 17.5 percent increase following Nuclear Posture Review
The National Nuclear Security Administration gets a major boost as the Pentagon expects it to do more to refurbish America’s nuclear warheads.
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US Air Force requests $156.3 billion in FY19, plans to retire B-1, B-2 fleets
The fiscal 2019 budget for the U.S. Air Force plans to grow the service from 55 to 58 combat squadrons over the next five years, while buying dozens of high-end aircraft.
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Niger incident report coming soon, Mattis says
A final report on the October attack in Niger that left four Americans dead is coming soon, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said.
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NATO to create formal training mission in Iraq
NATO has accepted Iraq’s invite to organize a formal military training mission in the country.
-
NATO’s tanker, AWACS programs see membership increase
Canada has decided to rejoin NATO’s airborne warning and control system program program, while Belgium has agreed to buy into the alliance’s tanker program — a pair of moves expected to strengthen NATO’s indigenous air capability.
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US warns against ‘protectionism’ with new EU defense agreement
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison warned against protectionism in Europe that could harm U.S. companies selling in Europe.
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US, Germany likely home to new NATO commands
NATO is moving closer to a new command structure.
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American funding to deter Russia may not grow next year, Mattis says
The European Deterrence Initiative is not guaranteed to increase in funding next year, despite three years of growth.
-
No solution on captured foreign ISIS fighters, but Mattis seeks ‘responsibility’
There are hundreds of foreign nationals captured fighting for ISIS, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis wants someone to figure out what to do with them.
-
US cautiously watching EU military proposal
The U.S. wants to make sure the European Union’s new PESCO defense agreement does not negatively impact NATO.
-
Nuclear warhead agency receives 17.5 percent increase following Nuclear Posture Review
The National Nuclear Security Administration gets a major boost as the Pentagon expects it to do more to refurbish America’s nuclear warheads.
-
US Air Force requests $156.3 billion in FY19, plans to retire B-1, B-2 fleets
The fiscal 2019 budget for the U.S. Air Force plans to grow the service from 55 to 58 combat squadrons over the next five years, while buying dozens of high-end aircraft.
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Niger incident report coming soon, Mattis says
A final report on the October attack in Niger that left four Americans dead is coming soon, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said.
-
NATO to create formal training mission in Iraq
NATO has accepted Iraq’s invite to organize a formal military training mission in the country.
-
NATO’s tanker, AWACS programs see membership increase
Canada has decided to rejoin NATO’s airborne warning and control system program program, while Belgium has agreed to buy into the alliance’s tanker program — a pair of moves expected to strengthen NATO’s indigenous air capability.
-
US warns against ‘protectionism’ with new EU defense agreement
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison warned against protectionism in Europe that could harm U.S. companies selling in Europe.
-
US, Germany likely home to new NATO commands
NATO is moving closer to a new command structure.
-
American funding to deter Russia may not grow next year, Mattis says
The European Deterrence Initiative is not guaranteed to increase in funding next year, despite three years of growth.
-
No solution on captured foreign ISIS fighters, but Mattis seeks ‘responsibility’
There are hundreds of foreign nationals captured fighting for ISIS, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis wants someone to figure out what to do with them.
-
US cautiously watching EU military proposal
The U.S. wants to make sure the European Union’s new PESCO defense agreement does not negatively impact NATO.
-
Nuclear warhead agency receives 17.5 percent increase following Nuclear Posture Review
The National Nuclear Security Administration gets a major boost as the Pentagon expects it to do more to refurbish America’s nuclear warheads.
-
US Air Force requests $156.3 billion in FY19, plans to retire B-1, B-2 fleets
The fiscal 2019 budget for the U.S. Air Force plans to grow the service from 55 to 58 combat squadrons over the next five years, while buying dozens of high-end aircraft.
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Niger incident report coming soon, Mattis says
A final report on the October attack in Niger that left four Americans dead is coming soon, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said.




