U.S. Ambassador Haley: U.N. has exhausted options on North Korea
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Sunday the U.N.
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Pres. Trump, First Lady Honor 9/11 Victims During Ceremony at the Pentagon
President Trump and the first lady Melania honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a wreath laying ceremony at the Pentagon Monday morning. The pair attended at the 16th commemoration of the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor.
DOD Supports Proposal to Close Extra Military Bases
The DOD is supporting legislation that authorizes a new round of closures of un-used and under-used army facilities, including military bases. The bill was proposed by Senators John McCain and Jack Reed, and is aimed at boosting the efficiency of the armed forces.
U.S. acknowledges more troops in Afghanistan than previously stated
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) – About 11,000 U.S. troops are serving in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, thousands more than it has previously stated.
Lockheed wins $548 million U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp , was awarded a $547.9 million modification to an existing contract for 7,358 Hellfire II
Lockheed wins $427 million U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lockheed Martin Corp and its Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co subsidiary are being awarded a $427 million order for ancillary military equipment and pilot flight equipment
Lockheed Martin awarded part of $499 million U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin was named on Thursday as one of six companies that will share a $499 million contract for research into aerospace systems aimed at
Defense Secy Mattis May Change Pres. Trump’s Transgender Rules
Defense Secretary James Mattis suggests he may change President Trump’s transgender directives once he receives them. Mattis spoke to reporters at the Pentagon Monday, saying he has no doubt the White House will send him those guidelines soon.
Raytheon names former U.S. deputy defense secretary to board
(Reuters) – Tomahawk missile maker Raytheon Co on Monday named former U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work as a director to its board.