Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Russia was preparing to deliver attack helicopters to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Officials said the helicopters included Mi-24s, used in operations against Sunni rebels and civilians. “We are concerned about the latest information we have that there are […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Willy Lam, East-Asia-Intel.com Given Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s announcement earlier this month that the Pentagon is set to station some 60 percent of its naval capacity in the Asia-Pacific theater, the Chinese leadership has good reasons to play up the significance of the visit of newly re-elected Russian President Vladimir Putin. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has ordered the purging of unflattering references to Islam in military training programs. Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued a directive to review military education programs that deal with Islamic insurgency or extremism. Officials said the directive to the heads of […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Al Qaida has developed a bomb that could penetrate U.S. security and blow up aircraft. Officials said Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula assembled a bomb that did not contain metal and could be worn as underwear. They said AQAP had planned to send an operative with the underwear improvised […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has determined that the Sunni revolt in Syria was threatened by a shortage of money and weapons. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama and Congress have been told that Sunni rebels were not receiving aid promised by Gulf Cooperation Council and other countries. They said […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Greece has reported forming a strategic alliance with Israel. Officials said Athens and Jerusalem launched strategic cooperation over the last year. They said the cooperation included military exercises, strategic dialogue and intelligence exchanges on regional threats. “This is a strategic alliance,” Greek Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos said. During a visit […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress is preparing to relay additional military aid to Israel. A bill introduced in the House would enable Israel to produce the Iron Dome missile and rocket defense system. The legislation was sparked by Iron Dome’s performance in Israel’s mini-war with the Gaza Strip in March. “Israel must have the […]
Jeffrey T. Kuhner President Obama has given himself the powers to declare martial law — especially in the event of a war with Iran. It is a sweeping power grab that should worry every American. On March 16, the White House released an executive order, “National Defense Resources Preparedness.” The document is stunning in its […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Cliff Kincaid You may not have heard of PSD-10 because it has received no significant coverage from the major media. Yet, President Obama issued “Presidential Study Directive 10” last August 4, 2011, and posted it on the White House website. It amounts to a new and potentially far-reaching exercise of American […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — At least 17 members of the Senate have demanded a halt to U.S. Defense Department contracts with Moscow. The senators, both Democrats and Republicans, said Russian defense companies should not be selected for U.S. military projects as long as the Kremlin approves the export of fighter-jets, missiles and rockets to […]