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Iran 'Fends Off New Stuxnet Cyber Attack' -- BBCA power plant and other industries in southern Iran have been targeted by the Stuxnet computer worm, an Iranian civil defence official says.But the cyber attack has been successfully rebuffed and prevented from spreading, Iranian media...

A United States Air Force Global Hawk drone, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corp., during a media preview of the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011 in Seongnam, South Korea. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/BloombergUS Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones To South...

MISSING MANU.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors perform the missing man formation above the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Dec. 23, 2012, to honor U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, a World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient from Hawaii who died Dec. 17. The Raptors...

Measure To Protect Retired Military Dogs Clears Congress (Video) -- KPBSDogs who serve in the United States military would be ensured a good home and proper care in retirement under a measure that cleared Congress last week, and now awaits the signature of President Barack Obama.The measure was attached as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization...

At present, the Russian legislation allows women to serve in the military only under contracts. © RIA Novosti. Oleg ZolotoRussia May Soon Draft New Law On Military Service For Women -- RIA NovostiMOSCOW, December 26 (RIA Novosti) – A bill on voluntary military conscription for women...

Russians Risk Jail To Avoid Military Draft -- Al JazeeraThousands of young men are dodging the draft over fears of hazing during military training.The Russian Defence Ministry's autumn military recruitment drive to reinforce its rank of about a million soldiers is in full swing.But every year it struggles to find the minimum number of recruits.Thousands...

Even as the nation frets over the fiscal cliff Congress is pushing along an $8.5 billion plan to protect the East Coast with a missile defense system, mainly to shield New York City and Washington from a possible Iranian strike. Reuters correspondent Jim Wolf explains how the system would work and why it’s under consideration again. (December 24, 2012)Spotlight...

Air-to-Air Warfare Isn’t Dead -- Defense TechA couple of items involving Russian defense procurement lately caught our eye here at the DT World Headquarters. UPI ran this item a few days ago:The Russian government said it contracted with an aircraft maker for delivery of 30 fighter jets — in addition to the 30 for which it contracted in March. The...

Photo: Ret. U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel. WikipediaWhite House Wavers On Hagel, Considers Others For Defense -- Government ExecutiveBesieged by criticism from right and left, and considerable skepticism from his former Senate colleagues, Chuck Hagel appears to be following the path of...

Photo: Jalaluddin Haqqani. ReutersPakistan-Haqqani Ties Threaten To Thwart U.S. -- Ashish Kumar Sen, The Washington TimesWestern officials and analysts say U.S. and U.N. pressure is failing to persuade Pakistan to cut its ties to a terrorist network whose attacks coalition forces...

Here's What The 'Agent-15' Chemical Weapon Probably Used In Syria Does To People -- Business InsiderReports that chemical weapons were used this weekend in Syria were effectively confirmed today after doctors at the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) interviewed witnesses and victims of the attack.Doctors at SAMS describe a "probable" use of what...

(Click on Image to Enlarge)Time Running Out On Defense Industry Efforts To Avoid Sequester -- The HillThe clock has all but run out on the defense industry's efforts to stave off billions in looming budget cuts under sequestration.At the Pentagon, administration officials have given...

Handout photograph taken on a marine surveillance plane B-3837 shows the disputed islets, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, December 13, 2012.China On Alert After Japan Scrambles Jets Over E. China Sea -- Voice of AmericaChina says it is on alert after Japan dispatched...

An Afghan soldier presents the Afghan flag during a security transition ceremony on Camp Sayar in Farah City, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew StroupSteep U.S. Drawdown In Afghanistan Brings Substantial Risks -- Max Boot, CommentaryThe Obama administration...

The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam displays holiday lights at its homeport of San Diego, Dec. 18, 2012. Ships on Naval Base San Diego are showing their holiday spirit by stringing lights and decorations during the holiday season. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen...

The Return Of Toxic Nationalism -- Fred Kaplan, Wall Street JournalThe spread of universal values is being rolled back on many fronts, from Russia to the Middle East.Western elites believe that universal values are trumping the forces of reaction. They wax eloquent about the triumph...

The World War On Christmas -- Elizabeth F. Ralph, Foreign PolicyFive places where Santa really does have to watch his back.It's that time of year again when Americans head home, gather with family and friends, snuggle up by the fire, and watch cable news hosts inform us about the...

Egyptian Voters Back New Constitution In Referendum -- BBCNearly two-thirds of voters in an Egyptian referendum have supported a proposed new constitution, the election commission has announced.In all, 63.8% of voters cast Yes ballots in two stages, on 15 and 22 December. The commission announced the result live on state-run Nile News TV.Parliamentary...

Egypt Approves Disputed Draft Constitution -- Al JazeeraCharter drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi wins 63.8 percent of votes in two-round referendum.Egypt's new constitution, drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi, has been approved by 63.8 percent of voters in a two-round referendum, the country's top election...

Syrian Christians Pray For Peace On Christmas Eve (PHOTOS) -- RTAs disastrous civil war continues to ravage Syria, Christian communities across the country gathered to attend Christmas masses and pray for peace in the strife-torn land after almost two years of violence."I pray that peace and safety returns to the hearts of all Syrians," Heba Shawi,...

The Medals of Honor awarded by each of the three branches of the U.S. military, and are, from left to right, the Army, Coast Guard/Navy/Marine Corps and Air Force. WikipediaThe Changing Process Of Awarding Military's Highest Medal -- North County TimesPeralta case an example of modern...

Lawmakers Play Waiting Game With 'Fiscal Cliff' Deadline In Sight -- Reuters(Reuters) - With only a week left before a deadline for the United States to go over a "fiscal cliff," lawmakers played a waiting game on Monday in the hope that someone will produce a plan to avoid harsh...

Charles Durning, Prolific Character Actor, Dies At 89 -- New York TimesCharles Durning, who overcame poverty, battlefield trauma and nagging self-doubt to become an acclaimed character actor, whether on stage as Big Daddy in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” or in film as the lonely widower smitten with a cross-dressing Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie,” died Monday...

Troops In Afghanistan Celebrate Christmas In Company Of Each Other -- FOX NewsU.S. troops in Afghanistan, away from their families and thousands of miles from home, were celebrating Christmas in their own way Tuesday with carols, candles and the company of each other. Soldiers from the U.S., France and Germany packed a dining hall at the Kabul International...

A Christmas Treat For Our Troops: 9,000 Servicemen And Women Celebrate The Day With Turkey And A 5k fun Run -- Daily Mail* Thousands of troops serving in Afghanistan enjoy some Christmas treats* Servicemen and women rip open presents and tuck into full turkey dinner* But it was business as usual for many troops still on early morning patrolBritish...

'Like Times Square At New Year's': Pilgrims Mark Christmas In Bethlehem -- NBC/APPilgrims and locals celebrated Christmas Day on Tuesday in the ancient Bethlehem church where tradition holds Jesus was born, candles illuminating the sacred site and the joyous sound of prayer filling its overflowing halls.Overcast skies and a cold wind didn't dampen...

Time Running Out On Defense Industry Efforts To Avoid Sequester -- The HillThe clock has all but run out on the defense industry's efforts to stave off billions in looming budget cuts under sequestration. At the Pentagon, administration officials have given Defense Department number...

North Korea Warns South Over Giant Christmas Tower -- The GuardianPyongyang warned of unspecified consequences because of the tower, which Seoul allowed Christians to light on Saturday.North Korea is accusing rival South Korea of using an illuminated frontline Christmas tower to engage in psychological warfare.North Korean state media said on Monday...

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comMy Comment: A great Christmas gift .... but 4 months in a Mexican jail .... makes you wonder how many more Americans and foreigners are stuck in some Mexican hell-ho...

Rebels Surround Air Bases Across Aleppo-Commander -- Reuters(Reuters) - Syrian rebels are surrounding bases and military airports loyal to President Bashar al-Assad across the northern province of Aleppo, a commander said, but are struggling to counter attacks from jet fighters which can fly even from besieged airfields.Colonel Abdel-Jabbar Oqaidi,...

(Click on Image to Enlarge)The aircraft carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., the world’s largest naval station....