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NATO allies have key role in new Pentagon Cyber Security Strategy

Jorge Benitez | August 26, 2010
Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III speaking at the Pentagon, June 2, 2010.

From David Ignatius, the Washington Post:   With little fanfare, the Pentagon is putting the finishing touches on a new strategy that will treat cyberspace as a domain of potential warfare -- and apply instant "active defense" to counterattacks that, in theory, could shut down the nation's transportation and commerce.

Chairman of the NATO Military Committee meets with Australia's military leadership

Jorge Benitez | August 06, 2010
Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola gives a speech at Alliance headquarters, January 26, 2010.

From Allied Command Operations:  Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, concluded his official visit to Australia, upon invitation from the Australian Military Authorities.

The F-35 fighter and Canada's international commitments

Jorge Benitez | July 22, 2010
Defence Minister Peter MacKay announces Canada will buy 65 new F-35 fighter jets for C$9 billion ($8.6 billion), July 16, 2010.

From Andre Gerolymatos, the Vancouver Sun:  Fundamentally, the Canadian Air Force has not only commitments to NATO but also to Norad (North American Aerospace Defence Command).

It's Time to Ratify the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties

July 20, 2010
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During David Cameron’s first visit to Washington as Britain’s Prime Minister, a new Atlantic Council issue brief calls for the White House and Senate to act to ratify the U.S.-UK and U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties. To affirm the U.S.-UK special relationship, and to advance timely military, economic and diplomatic interests, Cameron’s visit is the ideal occasion for Washington to move on a treaty signed more than three years ago.

Help Our Friends Fight with Us: Ratify the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties with the UK and Australia

Damon Wilson & Jonathan Ruemelin | July 20, 2010
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President Obama will host British Prime Minister David Cameron for the first time at the White House on Tuesday as both sides try to reassure the other that the ‘special relationship’ is indeed special.  There is no better way to calm the waters in the special relationship than by decisive Senate action to approve the U.S.-UK defense trade cooperation treaty, a top priority for Cameron. 

Canada to buy 65 F-35 stealth fighter jets

Jorge Benitez | July 17, 2010
Canada's Defense Minister Peter MacKay announces order for 65 new fighter jets from Lockheed Martin Corp, July 16, 2010.

FromAFP:  Canada on Friday unveiled its most expensive military purchase ever -- a multi-billion dollar deal to buy 65 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets to replace its ageing squadron.

Is NATO a Pretend Alliance?

Jorge Benitez | April 07, 2010

From Kim Holmes, the Foundry: Afghanistan is a “NATO operation” in name only.

NATO not Going Global, for Now: U.S. Official

Jorge Benitez | February 28, 2010

From the People's Daily Online: A senior U.S.

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