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A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroad
There are bipartisan calls to hit the breaks as defense spending nears $1 trillion. Others say that amount is not enough to fund U.S. strategy worldwide.
South Korea clears multibillion-dollar buy of more F-35s, SM-6 missile
South Korea’s Defense Ministry also confirmed it still wants to develop an aircraft carrier.
By Mike Yeo
North Korean leader supervises troops simulating attack on South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a live-fire artillery drill simulating an attack on a South Korean airfield.
US approves nearly $1.4 billion Hawkeye aircraft sale for Japan
The U.S. State Department also OK'd the possible sale of 250 Javelin missiles for another Asia-Pacific ally.
By Zamone Perez
Will acquiring dual citizenship affect my CSRS annuity?
To be eligible, you must have at least five years of creditable civilian service and be age 62.
By Reg Jones
Minot firings due to failed nuclear safety inspection
A defense official said the dismissals resulted from not following safety regulations for vehicles and equipment.
By Tara Copp, AP
Fears, questions about North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal
North Korea claims its nuclear weapons are combat ready, but many foreign experts call the North’s claims propaganda.
US clears Poland to buy HIMARS, ATACMS, ammunition worth $10 billion
The U.S. State Department has approved Poland to buy advanced rockets and rocket launchers worth $10 billion.
By Joe Gould