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Pentagon seeks $3B for Pakistan military
Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 10:35 in Featured, Politics | viewed 235 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The Obama administration plans to seek as much as $3 billion over the next five years to train and equip Pakistan’s military, and is considering sending 10,000 more troops to battle the Taliban in Afghanistan, defense officials said Wednesday. The $3 billion for Pakistan would complement a plan for $7.5 billion in civilian aid. Full Story : YahooNews……
Russia announces rearmament plan
Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 12:05 in Featured, Politics | viewed 248 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow will begin a comprehensive military rearmament from 2011. Explaining the move, he cited concerns over Nato expansion near Russia’s borders and regional conflicts. The Russian Security Council is currently developing a new military doctrine which is expected to reflect current and forthcoming international developments, including any changes Nato may set out this year, missile defence deployments and WMD proliferation. Full Story : BBC.com………
@ a glance : Used MP3 Player Comes With Secret Military Files
Written on 27 Jan, 2009 at 14:13 in @ a glance | viewed 128 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Apparently you can pick up outdated U.S. military files for less than $10. That’s what happened to New Zealand’s Chris Ogle when he bought a used MP3 player for $9 in Oklahoma. Full Story :PCworld….
@ a glance : Blackwater guards plead not guilty
Written on 9 Jan, 2009 at 14:05 in @ a glance, Politics | viewed 186 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Five guards from US private security firm Blackwater have
entered not guilty pleas to manslaughter charges relating to the shooting of 17 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad in 2007. Full Story : Aljazeera….
@ a glance : India signs $3 billion defence deal with Boeing
Written on 5 Jan, 2009 at 13:40 in @ a glance, Business | viewed 125 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
India has signed a $US2.1 billion ($A3 billion) contract with leading US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co for naval patrol aircraft as part of an overhaul of the South Asian nation’s mainly old Soviet military hardware. Full Story : BusinessSpectator.com…….
(Continue reading)@ a glance : US man admits ’spying for Israel’
Written on 31 Dec, 2008 at 13:59 in @ a glance, Really? | viewed 172 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
An 85-year-old former US army engineer has admitted passing classified military documents to Israel during the 1980s, prosecutors say. Full Story : Aljazeera.net……..
(Continue reading)@ a glance : Pak, India military contact cool down war hysteria
Written on 29 Dec, 2008 at 15:55 in @ a glance, Politics | viewed 227 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Senior Indian and Pakistani military officers have made contact in an effort to cool down tensions following the Mumbai terror attacks that almost triggered a sub-continental war. Full Story : Xinhuannet.com…..
(Continue reading)NASA’s Spy satellite will identify people from the shadow
Written on 30 Sep, 2008 at 12:31 in Technology | viewed 173 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
NASA is developing a system which will give spy satellites ability to identify people from their shadow. A technique called gait analysis is behind the technology which identifies their owners from the way they walk. The technique is still at the earliest stages of development, and it could be many years before it is used by military, police and intelligence services. The technology could be used to monitor known criminals and suspected terrorists using satellites or spy planes.
Pakistan Orders Army To Fire On U.S. Troops
Written on 17 Sep, 2008 at 8:36 in Politics | viewed 184 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Pakistan’s military has ordered its troops to fire on US troops conducting cross border raids from Afghanistan. US commandos carried out a raid near the town of Angoor Ada in Pakistaon on Sept. 3rd. There have also been frequent U.S. drone aircraft strikes against militant targets in Pakistan, most recently on Sept. 12. The new firing orders were disclosed by Pakistani army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas.