Breaking: GOP Presidential Candidates Reject Hawkish Neocon Madness!
Republicans might not admit-or even understand-it, but they have finally given up on "dumb wars."
Defense
The Real Scale of U.S. Defense Spending
Nearly $1 trillion was spent on the war in Afghanistan, mostly under President Obama.
Lockheed Martin Closing Plants, Cutting 4,000 Jobs
CEO says, "In the face of government budget cuts and an increasingly complex global security landscape, these actions are necessary for the future of our business."
Congressional Surveillance Supporters Get Big Defense Bucks
Twice as much campaign financing donations as the opposition
Senators Approve Fingerprinting Foreigners Leaving Via Plane
Will affect outbound travelers at 30 busiest airports
Pentagon to Release 2014 Budget Plan Wednesday
Thanks to budgeting battle, expect it to be extremely confusing
Covered at Reason 24/7: Hagel Walks Back Defense Budget Doom Talk
It's not the end of the world
Most Americans Support Obama's Handling of National Defense
But aren't as keen on his policies relating to guns and the economy
Pentagon Dumbs Down Stealth Fighter Requirements
Eases rules in order to allow production as part of troubled program
Defense Firm Develops Software That Tracks People on Social Media
Would help predict future behavior
Boeing May Be Responsible for Air Force Tanker Overrun Costs
Maybe have to absorb $700 million as they go over budget on contract
Containment and Radical Islam
A realist foreign-policy vision that is neither imperialistic nor isolationist.
Can the U.S. Defend Itself if Sequestration Cuts Really Happen?
If the military can't absorb a $55 billion hit, it's not worth what we've been spending on it.
Pentagon Not Sure How Long Undetonated IEDs Last
Don't know when they'll degrade or how long they remain a threat
Defense Secretary Panetta Vows to Hunt Down Militants Responsible for Attack in Algeria
Americans among the hostages held
More Countries Eye Patriot Missiles to Deal with Threats
Cheap missiles may come from Iran and China, increasing market for defenses
Why Chuck Hagel Should Tell Obama to Go to Hell
The prospective defense secretary will be more influential by speaking out against war and empire.
Stealth Cold War Coming Between US and China
Technology showdown in the air of the South Pacific
