The American Century is drawing to a close, and the U.S. Defense Department will have to be more flexible in dealing with a faster-paced multipolar world, according to the National Intelligence Council's Global Trends 2030 report. Story
In a meeting with Kuwait’s amir in Kuwait City, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta expressed strong confidence in the longstanding U.S.-Kuwaiti defense relationship and in the ability of the countries to work together to address common challenges. Story
On his first official visit to Kuwait, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said the nation is an important partner with a longstanding U.S. bilateral defense partnership. Story | Photos | Special
The United States and Canada entered into new agreements to expand cooperation in the Arctic and in military training and exercises. Story
Defense Department officials announced five major grants to give millions of dollars to improve transportation access to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and to several public school districts at military installations. Story
The Defense Transportation Tracking System employs high-tech means to monitor all commercial carriers transporting arms, ammunition, explosives or other sensitive material within the United States for the Defense Department. Story
Overseas and absentee voting assistance programs for last month’s election were the best they have ever been, Federal Voting Assistance Program officials say, but they will keep improving the progam. Story
A system being implemented at U.S. Transportation Command is making permanent-change-of-station moves more convenient, while reducing lost and damaged shipments and saving the government money. Story
President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta paid tribute to the special operations service member killed in the rescue of an American doctor being held by the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan. Story
Safe havens in Pakistan, corruption and limited Afghan government capabilities are the greatest obstacles to stability in Afghanistan, according to a Pentagon report delivered to Congress. Story | Report
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