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Letter from the President on the War Powers Resolution
"I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93 148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of U.S. Armed Forces equipped for combat." ...
White House Defends Legality of Libya Mission
The Obama administration is defending the legality of its military mission in Libya. White House officials have sent lawmakers a report saying Congress does not need to approve the continuing operation in Libya because U.S. troops there are in a support role. ...
US Steps Up Anti-Terrorism Efforts in Yemen
The Central Intelligence Agency is said to be stepping up its counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen. Several print and broadcast news outlets say the CIA will be increasing the use of armed drone aircraft against terrorist targets in Yemen. Officials are concerned al-Qaida is seeking to exploit the uncertainty created by the country's political turmoil. ... 
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Boeing to Build 10 C-17 Airlifters for Indian Air Force
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that India's Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. government to acquire 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. The Foreign Military Sale -- approved by the U.S. Congress in May 2010 -- establishes India as the C-17's largest international customer. approved by the U.S. Congress in May 2010 -- establishes India as ...
Gates Calls for Superb Military, Not Hollow Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he'd rather have a smaller 'superbly capable' military than a hollow force.
Iranian satellite Rasad launched successfully into earth orbit
On auspicious birth anniversary night of Imam Ali ibn Abu-Taleb (P), pride-inspiring technicians of IRI Aerospace Org (IAO) successfully launched Iran’s Rasad satellite into earth space Wednesday evening. ...
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50th Space Wing completes GPS constellation expansionThe 50th Space Wing successfully completed a two-phase GPS constellation expansion known as 'Expandable 24' June 15. The expansion increased global GPS coverage and is now providing civil, military and commercial GPS users with a more robust signal and a higher probability of signal acquisition in terrain-challenged environments officials said. ... Read more... ��  ��
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US Cites 'Challenges' in Pakistan Ties After Arrests Report The United States Wednesday acknowledged 'challenges' in relations with Pakistan after a report that the government there has arrested informants who helped U.S. intelligence find Osama bin Laden. But the Obama administration says security cooperation with Pakistan remains in both countries' best interests. ... Read more... �� ��
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