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Pentagon’s China Assessment Contains Few Cyber Surprises
There aren't many revelations in the Pentagon's annual report to Congress on developments in China's military capabilities. The 94-page document released Wednesday notes that the People's Liberation Army doctrine identifies information warfare as key to countering a stronger foe, i.e. the United States. No surprises there.
Sustained Iraq Training Mission Could Cost Billions, Complicate Deficit Reduction
The U.S. military is pursuing talks over a possible troop presence in Iraq beyond the end of 2011, a deal that if struck could cost billions annually and complicate efforts to reduce the nation's untamed deficit/…/But Panetta already made clear, at his confirmation hearing in June, that he thinks Iraq will ultimately want U.S. troops to stay, citing the hundreds of al Qaeda-linked insurgents still in the country.
Budget Cuts Could Force Tough Aircraft Choices
The prospect of budget cuts complicate a central dilemma for the Air Force: Its fleet is wearing out and replacement aircraft are proving more expensive than expected.
Billions for Stealth Jets Worth It?
Will the Pentagon's most expensive weapons program ever live up to its cost? CNN's Barbara Starr interviews Andrew Krepinevich.
White House Wants Budget Options For Defense Cuts
In an Aug. 17 memo, Jacob Lew, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), asked federal agencies for 2013 spending plans based on two scenarios: a 5 percent cut and a 10 percent cut from the 2011 enacted discretionary level.
Defense in the Crosshairs of U.S. Budget Cuts, Analyst Says
The U.S. Defense Department could be facing up to $99 billion in cuts for the fiscal year 2013 and the department needs a contingency plan, says Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments