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EFV has MRAP-level protection, Conway says

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle has cleared an important obstacle, proving in tests that it can sustain the blast of an improvised explosive device as well as a mine-resistant vehicle, Marine officials said. Commandant Gen. James Conway told the House Armed … Continue reading

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Pentagon announces end of ban on women on subs

The Pentagon on Monday notified Congress that women will be able to join submarine crews within 30 legislative working days, making good on the wishes of top Navy commanders announced last fall. As required by law, Defense Secretary Robert Gates … Continue reading

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4-year plan calls for fewer JSFs, more mobility

The Air Force has its marching orders. Every four years, Congress requires the Defense Department to map out where the services will head in the coming four years. For the Air Force, the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review gives the OK … Continue reading

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4-year plan calls for fewer JSFs, more mobility

The Air Force has its marching orders. Every four years, Congress requires the Defense Department to map out where the services will head in the coming four years. For the Air Force, the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review gives the OK … Continue reading

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New name for Iraq war: Operation New Dawn

Say goodbye to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Effective Sept. 1, the war in Iraq will acquire a new official moniker: “Operation New Dawn.” Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the move Wednesday in a memo to Gen. David Petraeus, chief of U.S. … Continue reading

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Official: Despite delay, JSF needs will be met

A senior Air Force requirements official said Wednesday that the service will get enough F-35 Lightning IIs to meet its needs despite recent program delays. Barbara Westgate, the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for strategic plans, told reporters that … Continue reading

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Pentagon confirms 1-year delay for JSF

Pentagon officials on Feb. 16 confirmed Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn’s announcement one day prior that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program will be delayed by about one year. The Pentagon’s No. 2 official said this week that the jet’s … Continue reading

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Air Force sets release date for tanker RFP

After months of delays, the Air Force intends to release the final request for proposals on the $35 billion KC-X tanker competition “not earlier than” Feb. 23, according to an Air Force pre-solicitation notice released Monday.The final RFP was originally … Continue reading

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Mullen’s tweet heard round the world

News about one of the biggest changes for the modern U.S. military circulated around the world this week at the speed of light — and in fewer than 140 characters.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading

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Mullen’s tweet heard round the world

News about one of the biggest changes for the modern U.S. military circulated around the world this week at the speed of light — and in fewer than 140 characters.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading

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