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NAVAIR taps Insitu's INTEGRATOR for STUAS/Tier II

Insitu Awarded Long-Awaited Small Tactical Unmanned Air System/Tier II Contract by NAVAIR

Gates: Leaked Afghan War Files Pose Dangerous Risks

House appropriators boost F136 funding

Industry Wants Changes In DoD Contract Reforms

BAE close to launch contract for APKWS rocket

4 killed in C-17 crash at Elmendorf AFB

Pentagon orders additional small UGVs

USAF Planning Choked By Sustainment Costs

Lockheed explains F-35B flight test delays

Manufacturers Vie To Close Fighter Gap

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

 Maybe its the economy?
While there's no doubt that the demands on U.S. military personnel and their families -- particularly within the Army and Marine Corps active and reserve components -- are massive, the DoD reported today that that all Services are on track to meet or exceed their objectives with respect to both recruiting and retention. 
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

 DoD announces Afghan surge deployments
The Pentagon announced today the deployment of 3,100 additional forces to Afghanistan, part of the 30,000 troops authorized by President Obama on November 30th. The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, from Fort Hood, Texas, will deploy approximately 2,600 soldiers to Afghanistan in the summer of 2010.  This brigade's deployment -- and the deployment of approximately 500 support forces -- will increase the capabilities of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
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