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23rd April, 2013
In New Mexico desert, US drone pilots learn the new art of war
The tide of war may be receding, as President Barack Obama is fond of saying, but US military demand for unmanned drones and their remote pilots is growing.
The tide of war may be receding, as President Barack Obama is fond of saying, but US military demand for unmanned drones and their remote pilots is growing.
27th February, 2013
US military may take over part of CIA drone war
Obama's administration is looking at easing the secrecy around the drone war against al Qaeda by shifting control for some air strikes from the CIA to the US military.
Obama's administration is looking at easing the secrecy around the drone war against al Qaeda by shifting control for some air strikes from the CIA to the US military.
23rd February, 2013
US grounds all F-35 fighter jets
The Pentagon grounded its fleet of F-35 jets over potential engine problems, the latest setback for a program dogged by cost overruns and technical glitches.
The Pentagon grounded its fleet of F-35 jets over potential engine problems, the latest setback for a program dogged by cost overruns and technical glitches.
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23rd February, 2013
Best Documentaries, Oscars 2013: The Invisible War
Viewers from Pakistan are very likely to make judgments about ‘The Invisible War’ even before they’ve watched it.
Viewers from Pakistan are very likely to make judgments about ‘The Invisible War’ even before they’ve watched it.
13th January, 2013
US close to meeting objective of Afghan war, says Obama
“And our core objective, the reason we went to war in the first place, is now within reach: ensuring that Al Qaeda can never again use Afghanistan to launch attacks against America,” Obama said.
“And our core objective, the reason we went to war in the first place, is now within reach: ensuring that Al Qaeda can never again use Afghanistan to launch attacks against America,” Obama said.
20th December, 2012
US senators criticise ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ in letter
They insisted that Sony entertainment has an obligation to alter the movie and make clear that torture in the hunt for bin Laden was fiction and not based on fact.
They insisted that Sony entertainment has an obligation to alter the movie and make clear that torture in the hunt for bin Laden was fiction and not based on fact.
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17th November, 2012
“Few things are more inherently un-American than drones”
I am sharing this letter by Todd Shea with you because it is as important as the work he does in rural Pakistan, if not more.
I am sharing this letter by Todd Shea with you because it is as important as the work he does in rural Pakistan, if not more.
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23rd October, 2012
The racists and the Islamists in khaki
Perhaps the most striking thing about the DHS report is how much the white supremacists and Islamic militants share in common.
Perhaps the most striking thing about the DHS report is how much the white supremacists and Islamic militants share in common.
12th October, 2012
US military prepares new rules for cyber war: Panetta
The Us faces a growing threat of a “cyber-Pearl Harbor” and has drafted new rules for the military that would enable it to move aggressively against digital attacks, said Panetta
The Us faces a growing threat of a “cyber-Pearl Harbor” and has drafted new rules for the military that would enable it to move aggressively against digital attacks, said Panetta
5th September, 2012
Afghan army arrests ‘hundreds’ over insider attacks
Hundreds of Afghan soldiers have been arrested or expelled over a rising number of attacks on Nato colleagues, the defence ministry.
Hundreds of Afghan soldiers have been arrested or expelled over a rising number of attacks on Nato colleagues, the defence ministry.
14th August, 2012
US military to test hypersonic vehicle over Pacific
The US military plans to launch a hypersonic unmanned vehicle in a test flight Tuesday over the Pacific, with the X-51A due to reach mind-boggling speeds of Mach 6, a spokesman said.
The US military plans to launch a hypersonic unmanned vehicle in a test flight Tuesday over the Pacific, with the X-51A due to reach mind-boggling speeds of Mach 6, a spokesman said.
13th August, 2012
US to retain close ties with Egypt’s military: Pentagon
The US military expects to maintain close ties with Egypt's armed forces despite the dismissal of the country's powerful defense minister, a spokesman said.
The US military expects to maintain close ties with Egypt's armed forces despite the dismissal of the country's powerful defense minister, a spokesman said.
27th July, 2012
Raid was ‘easiest’ part of bin Laden operation: McRaven
McRaven praised President Barack Obama for ordering the raid and said the CIA deserved credit for finally tracking bin Laden down to a house in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
McRaven praised President Barack Obama for ordering the raid and said the CIA deserved credit for finally tracking bin Laden down to a house in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
23rd July, 2012
Lost boys of Bagram
The 24-year-old Pakistani spent more than six years in the US military prison of Bagram after being detained as a 16-year-old without evidence. Now free, he still feels like he is in prison.
The 24-year-old Pakistani spent more than six years in the US military prison of Bagram after being detained as a 16-year-old without evidence. Now free, he still feels like he is in prison.
23rd July, 2012
US Osprey aircraft arrive in Japan amid protests
Residents and local leaders in Iwakuni and on Okinawa have demanded the plan be scrapped because they say the planes are not safe.
Residents and local leaders in Iwakuni and on Okinawa have demanded the plan be scrapped because they say the planes are not safe.
17th July, 2012
WikiLeaks case focuses on Manning’s ‘intent’
Prosecutors must prove that US Army private Bradley Manning intended to help al Qaeda by passing secret government documents to the WikiLeaks website.
Prosecutors must prove that US Army private Bradley Manning intended to help al Qaeda by passing secret government documents to the WikiLeaks website.
11th July, 2012
Nato probes deadly roadside bomb in Afghanistan
Nato is investigating if the roadside bomb that penetrated an armored vehicle and killed six US troops at the weekend was a new type of device.
Nato is investigating if the roadside bomb that penetrated an armored vehicle and killed six US troops at the weekend was a new type of device.
30th June, 2012
US drops charges against Kuwaiti held at Guantanamo
A senior US official confirmed that a Kuwaiti team had recently visited Washington to discuss the matter but suggested the talks would be long and challenging.
A senior US official confirmed that a Kuwaiti team had recently visited Washington to discuss the matter but suggested the talks would be long and challenging.
26th June, 2012
FBI probe targets extremists in US army
The FBI is investigating more than 100 suspected Muslim extremists in the US military, following an attack by an alleged al Qaeda sympathizer at a Texas army base.
The FBI is investigating more than 100 suspected Muslim extremists in the US military, following an attack by an alleged al Qaeda sympathizer at a Texas army base.
5th June, 2012
US refuses to let money matters affect military buildup in Asia
Panetta said that the US would deploy more aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and combat ships, carrying the most advanced technology and weapons, in Asia.
Panetta said that the US would deploy more aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and combat ships, carrying the most advanced technology and weapons, in Asia.
