Pentagon, Homeland Security Collaborate on Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2011 — In line with an agreement between the department secretaries last fall and a recently released White House proposal, the Defense …
Monat: Mai 2011
Australian Commando killed by insurgent Improvised Explosive Device
An Australian Commando serving with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) has been killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strike during operations targeting insurgent …
Libyen — Pro-Gaddhafi Truppen blockieren Hafen Misrata von See
(nur maritime Aspekte) Erneut haben pro-Gaddhafi Truppen versucht, den umkämpften Hafen Misrata von See her zu blockieren. In den frühen Morgenstunden des 16. Mai entdeckten …
EU — Council conclusions on Middle East Peace Process
3091st FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 23 May 2011 The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The fundamental changes across the Arab world have made …
EU — Council conclusions on Syria
3091st FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 23 May 2011 The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The EU condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing …
Afghan Security Forces Grow in Numbers, Quality
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2011 — The number and quality of recruits to the Afghan national security force are growing, a senior official in the training …
Missouri Guard Begins Support Operations in Joplin
CARTHAGE, Mo., May 23, 2011 — About 140 Missouri National Guard troops are working under the orders of Gov. Jay Nixon to assist local authorities …
Afghanistan — Combined Force Kills Insurgents in Wardak
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2011 — A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents, including a Taliban leader, and detained another suspected insurgent in …
USA — US Military contracts for FY11
NAVY SURVICE Engineering Company, Dumfries, Va., is being awarded an $11,817,313 task order #0001 under previously awarded contract (M67854-11-A-0506) for network operations and enterprise services, …
CASSIDIAN modernisiert Flugabwehr-Ausbildung der Bundeswehr
Neue Trainingsmöglichkeiten im STINGER-Dometrainer erhöhen die Sicherheit deutscher Soldaten Indoor-Ausbildung mit virtuellen Szenarien
Strong Military is Key to Long-term U.S. Success, Gates Says
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2011 — The ultimate guarantee against success of aggressors, dictators and terrorists in the 21st century is the size, strength and global …
U.S., African Militaries Share Problems, Solutions
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2011 — Senior leaders representing 17 African national militaries came together with their American counterparts here this week to better understand U.S. …
Wounded Warriors Get Intelligence Job Opportunities
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2011 — The intelligence community is reaching out to wounded warriors, offering new employment opportunities through a unique internship program. U.S. Sen. …
Infantry Soldiers Hold Border Hilltop During Overnight Attack
GAYAN DISTRICT, Afghanistan, May 20, 2011 — This week, members of ‘Dog’ Company maintained their hold on a key hilltop located just meters from the …
Education is Key in Fight Against PTSD
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2011 — Stemming the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, requires awareness, education and recognizing its symptoms, a senior military psychiatrist …
Asien — Chinas neuer Stealth-Jäger – J‑20
J‑20 (J‑XX) — “Wei Long” (starker Drache) Chinas Jäger führen alle die Bezeichnung „J“. Auch das J von J‑20 ist die Abkürzung von “Jian”. Dieses …
Asien — Chinas neuer Stealth-Jäger – J‑20
J‑20 (J‑XX) — “Wei Long” (starker Drache) Chinas Jäger führen alle die Bezeichnung „J“. Auch das J von J‑20 ist die Abkürzung von “Jian”. Dieses …
‘Dog’ Company Takes Fight to the High Ground
GAYAN DISTRICT, Afghanistan, May 20, 2011 — “Dog” Company’s mission, here near the Pakistan border, is simple: “climb mountains and kill bad guys.” Army Capt. …
Philippinen — Beschaffungsvorhaben zur Modernisierung der Marine
Regelmäßig werden auf den Philippinen größere Beschaffungsvorhaben zur Modernisierung der Marine (PN) angekündigt, deren Realisierung dann mangels finanzieller Möglichkeiten lange auf sich warten lässt, oder …
Mullen: New Army Officers Should be Soldiers, Statesmen
WEST POINT, N.Y., May 21, 2011 — The newly commissioned officers of the U.S. Military Academy’s Class of 2011 should strive to be soldiers as …