Military News Archives

February 2009 2/28/09 Iraq: A Quiet Filled With Wariness US Ready to Respond to N. Korean Missile Obama's Iraq Speech Draws Lukewarm Response From Marines Defense Chief Lifts Ban on Pictures of Coffins Obama 2010 Budget to Cut Weapons Systems Development US Retains Hidden Grip on Pakistan's Nukes Enemy Fire Caused US Helicopters to Crash in Iraq Russian Bomber Neared Canada Before Obama Visit 2/27/09 US Military weaning Iraq's Army From Support Army Manual Raises Emphasis on Electronic Warfare Obama's Iraq Pullout Plan: An O.K. From Anbar Struggle in Swat Valley Highlights Pakistan's Troubles Tribes could be bin Laden's downfall Raptor in dogfight for its future Undersea Bombs Threaten Marine Life British Bomb Specialists Sent to Afghanistan 2/26/09 Officials: U.S. Troops Out of Iraq by August 2010 Taliban Retake Ground in Helmand Iraq's waning insurgency scrambles for new sanctuary Syria has built missile facility at suspect site Russia focuses on upgrading its nuclear arsenals Russian officials suspected of trying to smuggle arms to China Top-Secret Navy Vessel Needs a Home Stimulus Could Help Military Families Avoid Foreclosure 2/25/09 Sri Lankan Soldiers Enter Last Tamil Stronghold U.S. tests military exit routes out of Iraq Pakistan's Extremist Triumph Afghan Blast Kills 4 U.S. Soldiers From a Carrier, Another View of Afghanistan's Air War Pakistani Taliban Unite Against U.S. Convoys face Taliban bombs, but are vital link to front lines North Korea Has Doubled Special Forces 2/24/09 Secret U.S. Unit Trains Commandos in Pakistan Abu Sayyaf's new generation threatens Philippines Russia "will respond" to military moves in Arctic Many in drug sting lack military ties Video Shows Destruction of LTTE Light Air Craft at Columbo Taliban bombs made with British electronics Taliban targets UK with heroin, calls it chemical-jihad Soldiers Still Waiting for 'Stop-Loss' Tour Bonuses 2/23/09 U.S. and Iraq launch new bid to eradicate Al Qaeda China's new aircraft carriers will extend nation's reach Griffon helicopters begin hunting Taliban Pakistan to arm village militias to fight terror Yet to see combat, stealth fighter in budget war Somali pirate patrol: Day one Sri Lanka's War on Several Fronts AP Investigation: Army Charity Hoards Millions 2/21/09 Guantanamo detention : How harsh is it? Marine officer went the distance in 'Taking Chance' Pictured: The supergun that Kills Taliban from a mile away US Confirms Using Pak Base to Launch Drones Green Beret Faces Court-Martial in Afghan Death Nation's Top Marine Recruiter Signs 50 in '08 Why We Should Still Fear a Nuclear War Experts Warn of 'Terminator'-Style Military-Robot Rebellion 2/20/09 Royal Marines Fight Taliban, Vicious Dog in Operation Diesel Air Force Cuts Funding for F-22 Raptor US Navy orders new electric hyper-kill raygun Ex-Army captain won't do time for two holdups New route links Afghanistan to sea, via Iran New Lessons for the Army on Iraq Duty US commander: Troops 'stalemated' in Afghanistan In Pictures: Mexico Border Protests 2/19/09 Military Coffin Photos Stir Debate Iraq: 7 die in crash with British military vehicle Obama Orders 12,000 Soldiers, Marines to Afghanistan A Terrain's Tragic Shift Geographers Find Bin Laden - Theoretically Behind the scenes with a special ops gunboat crew Air Force Unplugs Bases' Internet Connections Brits Wreck Taliban Drug Factory 2/18/09 Marine One Upgrade Plan Stirs Debate Commander Readies for Afghanistan Troop Surge China starts deploying peacekeepers to Sudan Traveling Into Taliban Territory Drone War Escalates in Pakistan Two teen girls, one dead, found in Fort Lewis barracks US Air Force says needs more F-22 fighters N. Korea likely to launch projectile 2/17/09 Air Raid Kills Taliban Commanders After the Surge, the Splurge: 140 Abrams Tanks, F-16s, More... Conflicted Russia Gives and Takes on Afghanistan Train to deliver US supplies to Afghanistan Taliban Threats in Pakistan Are Heard a World Away Nuclear Subs Collide in Atlantic US using unmanned drones to hunt Somali pirates Three Marines, Three Paths 2/16/09 Blackwater Changes Its Name to Xe US to open military to temporary immigrants Swat: Pak to end military operation and institute Sharia law Feinstein gaffe reveals Predators are based in Pakistan Former Gitmo guard gives account The Coming Swarm Camp Pendleton Construction Generates Jobs From Al Qaeda With Love 2/13/09 US Army has working electropulse grenades General says security permanent in Iraq's south US Navy, Russians seize 26 pirates off Somalia Navy's plan to deploy dolphins roils waters Coming Home Army recruiters describe nightmare of job Roadside bombs remain key challenge China military eyes global role: US intel chief 2/12/09 Military struggles to track Afghans' weapons Sri Lanka: 10,000 civilians flee war zone Plunging Oil Prices Threaten Chavez Revolution  |  Coup Attempt Gear for Iraq may extend U.S. stay Marines Train With New Fire Support System Iraq fights to grease oil production skids Scenario: U.S. force in Afghanistan may grow to 60,000 Cat-and-mouse with Chinese warships 2/11/09 Sting targets drug sales at military housing sites Mexican Soldiers Battle Drug Gang Near US Border China plans largest-ever military parade Deserter Returns From Canada 2 US sailors charged with murdering prostitute in Mexico Air Force Brings Back Good Conduct Medal Taliban launch daring attack on Afghan government State Department Seeks Shooters for Iraq, Afghanistan 2/10/09 On the front lines with US Soldiers in Afghanistan 'The Gamble' by Thomas E. Ricks US troop obesity doubles since 2003 US replaces commander of Navy ship in Hawaii grounding Tea makes sailor test positive for cocaine Sri Lanka: Cornered Rebels Fight Back Haqqini: 'More Virulent Strain of Taliban' Russian military technology slipping 2/9/09 A Military Tactician's Political Strategy Four US Soldiers Killed in Iraq Suicide Bombing Mexican troops take over police HQ in Cancun Al Qaeda's paramilitary 'Shadow Army' Navy frees stuck warship off coast of Honolulu Kenya Navy takes out the big guns Air Force blasts drones with microwave weapons US to Enlist Iran in Combating Afghan Drug Trade 2/08/09 The Dissenter Who Changed the War French fighter planes grounded by computer virus Navy trying to free warship that ran aground in Honolulu Marine's family agonizes over son's Philippines rape conviction Pakistan Taliban behead Polish geologist 'Living hell' in Pakistan valley Navy SEALs' own errors led to chute deaths US Military Goods for Sale in Pakistan 2/06/09 Pentagon, media clash over control of information Russia allows transit of US military supplies Sri Lanka: Stage set for final battle Army Suicides at 3-Decade High U.S. troops using radio to help tune out Taliban Navy warship runs aground in Hawaii 70% of Russia's MiG-29s unable to fly China Invests in Submarines 2/05/09 Russia Announces Military Initiatives in Eurasia SCENARIOS - Will North Korea launch a war? Show features the latest in fighting gear  |  Website Merciless robots will fight future wars Better body armor means more weight for troops India denies Chinese sub reports Al Qaeda damaged by arrest of 'rape and suicide bomb' woman Russian UAVs could target US bases in Europe 2/04/09 '94 military report panned Humvee as 'deathtrap' Germany hears asylum case of deserted US soldier Sailor Who Made Controversial YouTube Video Slain Air Force fails new nuclear reviews Mexican drug cartels armed to the hilt Taliban torches 10 trucks on Afghan supply route Secret report recommends military shift in Afghanistan Obama Seeking 80 PERCENT reduction in nuclear stockpiles 2/03/09 Mullen: Military's recent focus shorts other areas Iraqi military puts Anbar province under curfew Sailor electrocuted in shower in Iraq Marines' new ride rolls out years late Peace Activist Visits Parris Island N. Korea preparing to test missile capable of hitting U.S. Chinese submarine patrols doubled in 2008 Sri Lanka: LTTE Underwater Vehicles Found 2/02/09 Analysis: Russia Ready to Work With NATO China calls for absolute obedience from military They're in the Navy - comfortably Iraq auditor warns of waste, fraud in Afghanistan Iraq tribes threaten to take up arms over poll Marines in 'Catch 22' with Government 43 Civilians Die in Taliban Crossfire US troops watch the Super Bowl from afar 2/01/09 Peace, high turnout reported at Iraq polls Sunni party likely big winner in northern Iraq Obama says most US troops in Iraq home within a year General says shoot dealers in Afghanistan Pakistan's "Salvador Option" After Campaign Push, Obama Cultivates Military S. Korea's Navy on Alert After North Issues Warning of Conflict Mexican military on drug war's front lines