Russian ‘hallmarks’ seen in latest cyberattack on Pentagon

Russian ‘hallmarks’ seen in latest cyberattack on Pentagon

Special to WorldTribune.com Russian hackers are “strongly suspected” of launching a July 25 cyberattack on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff e-mail system, according to U.S. Defense Department officials. The cyberattack affected about 4,000 Defense Department personnel and took the Joint Staff e-mail system offline for two weeks, officials said. “The incident bore the hallmark of a […]

U.S. military weighs deploying elite forces at bases near Iraq

U.S. military weighs deploying elite forces at bases near Iraq

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military, in wake of its withdrawal from Iraq, has sought to establish a base in neighboring Jordan. Officials said Central Command has sought to compensate for the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq in late 2011. They said Centcom wanted to deploy small elite forces at bases in countries […]

U.S. plans two floating bases for rapid response Gulf ops

U.S. plans two floating bases for rapid response Gulf ops

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s Central Command has decided to enhance naval assets in the Gulf amid threats by Iran. Officials said Central Command was working with the Defense Department to organize a commando force that could rapidly respond to missions in the Gulf region. They said naval teams would be supported […]

Iraq to acquire 36 U.S. F-16s over next decade

Iraq to acquire 36 U.S. F-16s over next decade

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has launched its F-16 multi-role fighter program for Iraq. The Defense Department has issued its first contract for the sale of 18 F-16 Block 52 aircraft to Iraq. On Dec. 5, the Pentagon said it awarded prime contractor Lockheed Martin an $835 million contract for the F-16s […]

Iran shares captured U.S. drones with Russia

Iran shares captured U.S. drones with Russia

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has credited its new electronic warfare unit with downing an advanced U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle. Officials said the Iranian military’s electronic warfare unit deployed indigenous systems that intercepted a U.S. Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel UAV on Dec. 4. They said the Sentinel sustained minor damage and was being examined […]

Report: U.S. ignores human rights in military training programs abroad

Report: U.S. ignores human rights in military training programs abroad

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has ignored human rights and civilian relations in military education programs in the Middle East, a report said. The Government Accountability Office, in a report titled “International Military Education and Training,” asserted that the Defense Department and State Department have ignored human rights in military education programs […]