Panama/USA — Weltweit größte jährlichen Übung “Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2011“
Eine der weltweit größten multinationalen und Teilstreitkraftgemeinsamen jährlichen Übungen wurde vom 15. – 26. August in Panama durchgeführt.
Monat: August 2011
Vietnam — Zwei Fregatten der GEPARD-Klasse in Dienst
Etwa fünf Jahre nachdem Fachmedien über ihre Bestellung in Russland berichtet hatten, sind die zwei Fregatten der GEPARD-Klasse bei der vietnamesischen Marine in Dienst.
NATO Officials: Work Still Remains in Libya
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2011 — The NATO mission in Libya is important, effective and still necessary to protect civilians in that embattled nation, a NATO …
Navy Captain Leads ‘Joining Forces’ Campaign
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2011 — Navy Capt. Brad Cooper is third-generation military, but unlike most of his fellow officers, he doesn’t work on a military …
Mattis Discusses Afghan Transition at Marine Symposium
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va., Aug. 30, 2011 — Transition is an ongoing process in Afghanistan, and it entails far more than simply winning on …
Face of Defense: Vietnam Vet Regains Long-lost Bronze Star
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., Aug. 30, 2011 — More than 40 years ago, Army 1st Lt. Robert C. Berkshire earned a Bronze Star Medal for …
Combined Forces Kill, Detain Multiple Insurgents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2011 — Afghan and coalition security forces yesterday killed and detained multiple insurgents during separate operations targeting a Haqqani terrorist network attack …
Imminent fall of Qaddafi poses challenge for China, Russia
Significant advances by NATO-backed Libyan rebels seeking to oust Colonel Moammar Qaddafi pose a significant policy challenge for China and Russia that could prompt are …
USA — US Military contracts for FY11
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is announcing the award of an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Teledyne Brown Engineering, Incorporated, …
Face of Defense: Airman Enters Space Camp Hall of Fame
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 29, 2011 — An Air Force officer recently became the first U.S. Air Force space and missile operator inducted …
Air Force Iraq Mission Likely to Increase Before It Ends
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2011 — As the American presence in Iraq draws down, the U.S. Air Force mission in the nation likely will increase, Air …
Update Piraterie — Beginn der „Piratensaison“
Am 26. August gaben somalische Piraten — wahrscheinlich nach Erhalt eines Lösegeldes — den griechischen Tanker POLAR wieder frei. Das 72.000 dwt große Schiff war …
DOD Works to Boost Smart Phone Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2011 — As the Defense Department seeks innovation made possible by smart phones and other mobile computing platforms, it’s also working to …
Northern Command Continues to Aid Relief Efforts
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 29, 2011 — U.S. Northern Command is continuing to support relief efforts in the aftermath of a powerful hurricane …
DOD Assesses Diversity for Federal Coordination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2011 — The Defense Department is assessing its diversity programs as part of a presidential order to coordinate efforts across the federal …
General CourtS Martial relating to charges against Australian defence force members relating to the 12 February 2009 CIVILIAN CASUALTY Incident
A directions hearing convened by the Registrar of Military Justice in relation to the charges against the third Australian Defence Force member relating to an …
Marine Unit to Practice Disaster Preparedness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2011 — Fleet Week-San Francisco is more than just a chance for liberty in a world-class city, it’s also an opportunity for …
Combined Force Kills Taliban Insurgent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2011 — A combined Afghan and coalition security force yesterday killed a Taliban insurgent and detained another during an operation in the …
USA — US Military contracts for FY11
ARMY General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc., was awarded a $3,700,000,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, level-of-effort, indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity contract. The award will provide for the procurement of …
Libya poses policy challenge to Asian giants
Change by any possible means is the name of the game in the Middle East and North Africa. An offer to assist Libya with its …