Defense News
|
Japan, which for 70 years since the end of World War 2, has restrained itself from aggression or building a full-scale army, has now changed its policy and is willing to sell weapons to certain countries.
|
|
Washington, D. C. -
Speculation about a shakeup at the highest levels of the U.S. government security apparatus were rampant Monday after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his resignation.
|
|
Washington -
The United States is to boost security at government buildings following threats from Islamist groups. The Federal Protective Service oversees security at more than 9,500 federal facilities.
|
|
Tehran -
A charter plane carrying 100 people, including Americans, out of Afghanistan was ordered to land in southern Iran because of errors in its flight plan, a Tehran-based official said Saturday.
|
|
Washington -
A charter plane carrying about 100 people including Americans was briefly diverted to Iran during a flight from Bagram air base in Afghanistan, US officials said Friday.
|
|
Washington -
The United States on Tuesday urged Russia to destroy all weapons banned under a series of pacts, warning that Moscow is in "violation of its obligations" under a 1987 treaty.
|
|
Washington -
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius defended in Washington the sale of two warships to Russia, despite US opposition -- while leaving open the door to re-examine the contract in October.Per a 2011 agreement worth $1.
|
|
Manila -
The United States and the Philippines plan to sign a new security pact on Monday to allow a larger U.S. military presence amid ongoing territorial disputes with China.
|
|
I briefly spoke to the NBA all-star guard in Toronto to find out how he's stepped up his defense this season ahead of the Raptors' first playoff appearance since 2008.
|
|
Bras -
Brazil is planning to build its first aircraft carrier to replace its aging only model as part of a steady upgrade to its armed forces, Defense Minister Celso Amorim said Tuesday.In recent years Brazil has purchased submarines, helicopters and superson...
|
|
Tucson -
It was the bottom of the fifth inning on Saturday. UC Santa Barbara had just replaced its starter, and Gauchos reliever Hector Lujan was warming up on the mound.
With the game tied at 3-3, the bases were loaded for Kevin Newman.
|
The Pentagon said on Thursday it was working to find ways to share more of its reserved airwaves with commercial wireless companies that need greater bandwidth for smartphone and t...
|
|
The Seattle Seahawks' aggressive defense, mostly made up of overlooked and unwanted players, dominated the Denver Broncos on Sunday, setting the stage for a blowout 43-8 Super Bowl vi
|
|
New York -
US aerospace giant Boeing Wednesday reported a big jump in quarterly earnings, but signaled a leaner 2014 profit outlook after last year's boom.
|
|
On Wednesday, the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces carried out surprise live firing exercises at the Kapustin Yar testing ground, to impressive effect.
|
|
Harned -
Family and friends of a Kentucky teenager who is being tried in the case of his stepfather's death are now rallying behind the teen, trying to raise money for his defense.
|
|
Detroit -
The Detroit Pistons played their season finale game against the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night donning blue headbands in support of 4 time Defensive Player Of The Year, Ben Wallace, who may have played his last NBA game.
|
|
Military commanders say no country dares attack Iran and measures have been taken to counter the US missile shield in Persian Gulf.
|
|
China has announced plans to increase its defense budget by 11.2% this year. The increase was announced earlier today by parliament spokesman, Li Zhaoxing.
|
|
Wichita -
The Boeing Company has announced it will shutter its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) facility in Wichita, Kansas by the end of 2013, impacting more than 2,160 employees, and city officials there claim the defense giant was dishonest with them.
|
|
Washington -
Members of the Congressional ‘supercommittee’ met this morning in an attempt to reach a last-minute deal on cuts to the United States budget. It's looking increasingly unlikely they will come to an agreement in time to meet the Wednesday deadline.
|
|
MIT's Lincoln Laboratory researchers announced they developed a new radar technology that can "look" through concrete walls, a capability the scientists hope will soon help troops in urban combat, and be adapted for emergency responder use amid disasters.
|
|
Washington -
In what has to be described as the most pathetic displays of political leadership, President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner continue engaging themselves in a cat and mouse game, all while showing what rats they truly are.
|
|
In remarkable commentary at a presentation at the National Defense University, the deputy secretary of defense elaborated on cyber security infiltrations that continue to raise concerns at the Pentagon.
|
|
Washington -
The US Pentagon has decided computer sabotage falls under the category of acts of war, opening the door for US response in the form of military retaliation, a move seen as essential in the government’s attempt to keep pace with cyber attacks.
|
|
The Tea Party movement inspired political discourse and activism heading into the November 2010 mid-term elections and continues to be an influence heading into the 2012 elections. Benjamin Grivno, director and founder of Tea Party Heart explains why.
|
|
As President Obama officially filed for reelection, and with Libyan intervention still fresh, a poll released by Rasmussen on Sunday reflects Obama's poor marks in national security issues among American voters.
|
|
Las Vegas -
Floyd Mayweather Jr should be considered the best defensive fighter of the decade based on how he comes out unscathed after a fight. One of the basics of his greatness is his use of the shoulder roll, otherwise known as the Philly shell defense.
|
|
The US Secretary of Defense arrived in Beijing on Sunday for scheduled talks on security matters and his arrival comes at a time when China’s military build-up is seen as rapidly advancing in a region where tensions continue to increase.
|
|
In reassuring comments made alongside Italy's chief of defense, IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi reiterated Israel's readiness against all possible scenarios emerging from restless Gaza.
|
apis-262320 apis-258011 apis-255430 apis-251023 apis-251001 apis-247339 apis-239694 apis-238257 apis-235588 apis-231702 apis-231347 apis-224633 apis-223908 apis-216903 apis-204601 apis-175674 apis-174552 apis-172054 apis-168257 apis-165340 apis-163370 apis-158976 apis-158627 apis-156633 apis-155010 apis-154193 apis-153397 apis-150790 apis-150140
Defense Image
5th Japan-Australia Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (June 11, 2014, Tokyo) JAPAN Ministry of Defense
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. US Department of Defense
Reserve soldiers conduct a training exercise (photo credit: Matanya Tausig/Flash90) Reserve soldiers conduct a training exercise (photo credit: Matanya Tausig/Flash90)
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III. Brian Digital/flickr
Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz being guarded by Tony Parker Kris247
Discretionary spending for FY2011. Chart courtesy National Priorities Project, Inc.
The Pittsburgh Steelers on the bench wstera2
LEADERSHIP: U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (left) holds a press conference Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem last May. Hagel announced his resignation today. Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Wikimedia Commons
A stained lymphocyte surrounded by red blood cells viewed using a light microscope. Mgiganteus
A French Pluton short-range tactical ballistic nuclear missile (SRBM), installed on an AMX-30 tank. Wikicommons
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter - Next Generation Fighter Capability DND/Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lincoln Labs at MIT developed the "through-wall ultrawideband radar" system that can see through buildings; this picture shows the system elements from the back. Lincoln Labs, MIT
The US Defense Department plans to eventually own more than 2,000 of these F-35 fighter planes, shown here landing after a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, and sell hundreds to allies. Sr. Airman Julius Delos Reyes-US Air Force/Wikimedia Commons
|
|
