U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
General Dempsey warns against deep defense cuts
Jul 27, 2011 00:09 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nominee to become the top U.S. military officer warned on Tuesday it would be "extraordinarily difficult and very high risk" to cut $800 billion from defense spending as part of efforts to reduce the nation's $14.3 trillion debt.
Nominee to head US military warns Iran
Jul 26, 2011 22:48 EDT
The nominee to be the next chief of the US military pledged to guide the armed forces through a new era while sending a tough warning to Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons or sponsor attacks in Iraq.
US military chief nominee warns Iran
Jul 26, 2011 17:12 EDT
The nominee to be the next chief of the US military on Tuesday warned Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons or sponsor attacks in Iraq, saying it would be making a "serious miscalculation."
Top general warns against deep defense cuts
Jul 26, 2011 13:05 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nominee to become the top U.S. military officer warned on Tuesday it would be "extraordinarily difficult and very high risk" to cut $800 billion from defense spending as part of efforts to reduce the nation's $14.3 trillion debt.
Pentagon and its supporters brace for deeper cuts
Jul 22, 2011 01:01 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon and its supporters are bracing for the likelihood of much deeper reductions in the U.S. military's budget, as budget negotiators now eye defense cuts of $800 billion or more over the next decade.
US Senate confirms Petraeus as CIA chief
Jun 30, 2011 15:32 EDT
The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed General David Petraeus, who won wide acclaim as commander of war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, to head the Central Intelligence Agency.
Key US Senate panel approves new Afghan chief
Jun 29, 2011 14:11 EDT
The US Senate Armed Services Committee voted Wednesday to approve US Marines Lieutenant General John Allen to be the new US commander in Afghanistan, a key step towards final confirmation.
Lieutenant General John Allen backs Obama troop plan
Jun 28, 2011 14:52 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The general poised to take command of Western forces in Afghanistan on Tuesday embraced President Barack Obama's plan to withdraw a third of U.S. troops, saying it can be done without undermining the war effort.
Huge explosions, aircraft heard in southern Somalia
Jun 23, 2011 15:38 EDT
Huge explosions were heard early Thursday near the southern Somali town of Kismayo, followed by the sound of aircraft, a local elder and an Islamist official said.
Senate confirms Panetta to head Pentagon
Jun 22, 2011 09:52 EDT
The US Senate unanimously confirmed Leon Panetta's nomination to be defense secretary on Tuesday, hailing his successes as CIA chief just as major challenges await him in Afghanistan and Libya.
US, Japan to delay base plan: officials
Jun 21, 2011 02:22 EDT
Japan and the United States will delay plans to move a military base in Okinawa during top-level talks Tuesday, officials said, as pressure builds for a new solution to the long-running rift.
US, Japan to delay base plan: officials
Jun 20, 2011 21:49 EDT
Japan and the United States will delay plans to shift a military base in Okinawa during top-level talks Tuesday, officials said, as pressure builds for a new solution to the long-running rift.
US Senate moves to freeze Japan base move
Jun 17, 2011 21:25 EDT
US senators said that they have taken a major step to halt a controversial military base plan on Japan's Okinawa island and called on the Pentagon to make a fresh assessment.
Senate panel: moving forces in Asia too costly
Jun 17, 2011 17:38 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate committee has voted to block funds for relocating 8,600 U.S. Marines to Guam from Japan's Okinawa island and other moves involving forces in East Asia because the plans are "incredibly expensive," the panel's chairman said on Friday.
China urged to help in Senate counterfeit probe
Jun 14, 2011 19:54 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Armed Services Committee urged China to let investigators travel unfettered to the Chinese mainland to probe reports that Chinese-made counterfeit parts are making their way into U.S. weapons and other electronics.
Key US senate panel approves Panetta for Pentagon
Jun 14, 2011 13:46 EDT
The US Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved Leon Panetta's nomination to be US defense secretary on Tuesday, setting the stage for a full senate confirmation.
Senate panel approves Panetta as defense chief
Jun 14, 2011 13:39 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved Leon Panetta on Tuesday as the next Pentagon chief, a committee spokeswoman said, sending the nomination to the full Senate for consideration.
China urged to help in Senate counterfeit probe
Jun 14, 2011 13:30 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Armed Services Committee urged China to allow investigators to travel to the Chinese mainland to probe reports that Chinese-made counterfeit parts are making their way into U.S. weapons systems and other electronics.
Kadhafi offered exit 'guarantees' amid deadly clashes
Jun 10, 2011 22:54 EDT
Turkey has offered Moamer Kadhafi guarantees to leave Libya but has yet to receive a reply, as rebels say loyalist forces killed 20 people in a fierce assault on Misrata.
Kadhafi forces weakened by NATO: US senator
Jun 10, 2011 14:18 EDT
The forces of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi have been "severely degraded" by NATO's relentless military campaign, a top US senator said Friday after a closed-door briefing from Pentagon officials.
