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ISR Tops USEUCOM, NATO Priorities As Nations Feel Economic Squeeze, Cmdr Says

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt The top priority capability for U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and NATO is intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), while economic pressures squeeze budgets, according to the dual-hatted commander. EUCOM commander Gen. John Craddock said ISR is a priority. "We need that unblinking eye," he said. However, the Pentagon's request for the war supplemental funding bill is not complete and could cost $69.7 billion or more. It is not expected until after the Jan. 20th change of administration (Defense…

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