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Romney Accepts Nomination, Barely Cites Defense Matters

Julie Samuel

Friday, August 31st, 2012

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Mitt Romney formally accepted the Republican nomination for president during a speech last night that touched only briefly on military matters. Defense-minded observers have been frustrated that the former Massachusetts governor’s campaign recently has shared only broad outlines on his potential policy on everything from the war in Afghanistan to the makeup of weapons programs he favors. Romney took aim last night at President Barack Obama’s handling of Pentagon during his address at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. “His…

Congress

Wicker Backs “Crash Program” To Supply Ukraine With Low-Cost Weapons

Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Thursday proposed a rapid effort to supply Ukraine with low-cost weapons to aid that country in turning back Russia. “We […]

Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

A group of four Congressional Democrats want to codify President Donald Trump’s push to hold defense firms accountable for prioritizing production investments over paying out stock buybacks, and are seeking […]

Unmanned Systems

In Response To Flag Concerns, DoD Looks To Reduce Drone Prices, As Order for 30,000 Looms

The Pentagon is bargain shopping for Group 1 drones, as other countries, including Ukraine and China, have taken advantage of consumer electronics-level prices to bolster their stables. “In last spring’s […]

Pentagon

Amid Questions On Weapons Stockpiles, Caine Says U.S. Has ‘Sufficient’ Munitions For Iran Operation

Pentagon leaders on Wednesday sought to quell concerns over the rate at which the U.S. is employing critical munitions in its military strike campaign against Iran, with lawmakers also pressing […]