Julie Samuel
Articles By Julie
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Air ForceChina’s New Stealth Fighter Could Impact U.S. Planning
Reports that China’s second stealth fighter made it first test flight will likely impact U.S. military planning for the Asia-Pacific region, an analyst said. The Chinese military’s Shenyang J-31 is […]
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Business/FinancialSenate Cyber Bill Debate Will Be Swayed By Election
The Senate’s plans for debating cybersecurity legislation before year’s end will be shaped in large part by next week’s presidential election, a senior congressional staffer said yesterday. After Defense Secretary […]
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CongressMine-Resistant Vehicle Fleet Study Nearing Completion
A new Army report detailing its plans for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) fleet is on track to be briefed to the Army’s vice chief of staff in […]
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Congress
Panetta To Hill: Clock Is Ticking
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta laid out a hefty agenda he wants Congress to tackle after the presidential election, including the “sequestration” budget cuts that have been stirring controversy on the […]
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ArmyArmy Eyes Equipment Needs For Asia-Pacific
The Army will rely heavily on equipment that aids it with air and missile defense and cybersecurity as the U.S. military enhances its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, service officials […]
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Business/Financial
Obama Budget Cut Remark Spurs Debate, Calls For Action
Republicans and Democrats sparred yesterday over the semantics of President Barack Obama’s Monday night comment about pending Pentagon budget reductions, as an industry leader called on the two sides to […]
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Army
Army Leader Abroad Fears Unbalanced National Security
The head of the U.S. Army in Europe said he is concerned budget cuts will upset the United States’ balance among military, diplomatic, and economic power. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, […]
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Air Force
Romney, Obama Debate Defense Budget, Navy Shipbuilding
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney battled over Pentagon spending and Navy shipbuilding last night during the final presidential debate before the Nov. 6 election. Obama mocked Romney, […]
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Congress
Cyber Attack Warnings Continue As Senate Prepares For Debate
Senior Pentagon leaders are increasingly warning about cyber attacks as the Senate prepares to resume debate on controversial cybersecurity legislation as soon as next month. Army Gen. Keith Alexander, head […]
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Congress
JIEDDO Head Sees Enduring Post-Afghanistan Role
The head of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) said yesterday he sees a need to maintain the Pentagon organization after troops leave Afghanistan, as explosive threats exist […]