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At the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the new system will incorporate more effective technology and expanded coverage.

U. S. Defense Secretary Panetta said the joint statement sends "a very strong signal" about their commitment against cyberattacks.

American Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Iranian missile will be able to travel up to two thousand five hundred kilometers.

The Defense Secretary stared at the floor, then politely corrected him, but the comment did not go unnoticed.

To be praised as a heroic, truth-telling visionary, a defense secretary should be asked to at least acknowledge that simple fact.

The defense secretary rejected some of her specific criticisms as simply wrong and said the war against terror will be a drawn-out process.

On a recent trip to Afghanistan, British Defense Secretary Liam Fox drew fire for calling it "a broken 13th-century country. "

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates might have had reason to be upset with the Rudd government.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the U. S. has no interest in setting up permanent military bases in Iraq.

In April, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Pentagon aims to quadruple the number of such staffers over time.

Wen said he expected the meeting to improve trust. China has invited U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to visit, he said.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said he would step down in 2011.

The American Defense Secretary Robert Gates has told American troops in Iraq that their mission there is now, as he put it, in its endgame.

S. Defense Secretary Panetta said: "The United States will ensure that the withdrawal of troops is not a partner to rely on the army. "

The hybrid-electric FCS manned ground vehicles were terminated by Defense Secretary Robert Gates over a year ago.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates declined to comment on the probe but said he could not rule out more leaks of classified information.

Gates is the only defense secretary in U. S. history to be asked to remain in office by a newly-elected president.

If he's confirmed as the next Defense Secretary, he'll be the first enlisted soldier to eventually hold that office.

Asked by President Obama to stay on as defense secretary, he did not hesitate.

Appearing with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, the general said Iranian assistance to Iraqi insurgents is "decidedly unhelpful. "

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said some at the meeting felt NATO should take its lead from the U. N. and countries around North Africa.

There was a huge piracy problem around the Strait of Malacca, Defense Secretary Robert M.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he has not yet seen the assessment, but told reporters what he expects it to contain.

Britain's defense secretary says a small british diplomatic team is in eastern Libya to try to talk to rebels there.

S. defense secretary. He says the U. S. defense industry expects the acquisition process to be fair and transparent.

Later Thursday, U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Pentagon would share some information on the shoot down with China.

Defense Secretary Gates has said he sees an end in sight for the Afghan war, thanks to security gains made within the past 18 months.

Defense Secretary Rumsfeld has raised the possibility that some areas of Iraq may not be safe enough to ensure voting can take place.

The US Defense secretary, Robert Gates, sat in the front row, feeling the full force of Putin's invective.

U. S. Defense Secretary Gates reiterated that the hearing in the same field, the United States does not send ground troops.

In nominating former Senator Chuck Hagel as defense secretary, President Obama acknowledged that his team will deal with a changing world.

It should be noted, however, that future procurement decisions will be made by the next defense secretary and Congress.

The president has chosen former central intelligence director Bob Gates as the new defense secretary. Senate confirmation is needed.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates repeatedly has expressed his desire to visit Beijing at the earliest possible time.

The White House is dismissing an editorial in the Army Times calling on President Bush to fire Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over Iraq.

American Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he is taking the threat seriously.

Cancellation of the program had been announced April 6 by Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and a stop-work order was issued May 15.

As public opposition to the war increased, even some Republicans joined the calls for the defense secretary to step down.

On Monday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, announced that the U. S. will send an additional 22, 000 troops to Iraq to speed up the effort.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he will likely leave his post next year, ending what would be a very eventful four-year tenure.

By inviting Defense Secretary Robert Gates to visit next year, China is resuming high-level military relations with the United States.

Mullen took over for retiring Marine Gen. Peter Pace as the senior military adviser to the president and the defense secretary.

The president's schedule for leaving Iraq was the one recommended by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and other top military advisers.

The United States defense secretary says he sees no evidence that a nuclear deal is close between Iran and a group of world powers.

Speaking to a regional Asian security and defense seminar in Singapore Saturday, U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates' assessment was blunt.

the British Defense Secretary Hammond came to the Parliament, on Olympic security issues to answer questions.

British Defense Secretary Fox has admitted in November 2010, destroying "hunting fans, " reconnaissance plane would be extremely dangerous.

On August 9, U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the elimination of a major U. S. combat command as a cost-cutting measure.

The jet, believed to be a J-20 prototype, is widely regarded as a show of muscle during US Defense Secretary Robert Gates' visit to China.

Former Defense Secretary James Schlesinger believes the United States will continue to abide by its "no talks with Hamas" policy.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates pointed out that the distance is still some time to implement the motion.

The U. S. C-17 military cargo plane is on its way to Georgia as part of a humanitarian mission overseen by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

The defense secretary acknowledged the remaining troops will still face some danger, but far less than today.

Gates said he has been concerned about the anti-ship missile since he became defense secretary.

If he leaves next year, Gates will have become the fifth longest-serving U. S. defense secretary in history.

"Very likely that will be some of the toughest fighting that will occur, " said U. S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

The unusual public back-and-forth came as U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was in Russia for meetings with top Russian officials.

But Defense Secretary Gates says no one, especially the Taliban, should assume American forces will disappear overnight.

His comments came during his last policy speech before stepping down as defense secretary at the end of the month.

Since Mr. Gates became Defense Secretary in late 2006, military relations with China have been up, down and up again.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he wants to continue withdrawing U. S. troops from Iraq over the next 10 to 12 months.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates made a personal apology for the incident after an angry condemnation by Mr. Karzai.

US defense secretary Robert Gates dismissed the appointment of Ayman al-Zawahri, questioning his skill as a leader.

A marine is sworn in by the Defense Secretary during an enlistment at the American Embassy in Kabul.

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates retired Thursday to be replaced by CIA chief Leon Panetta.

The hearing is the first since the election and the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to wonder whether the flight was scheduled to coincide with his visit.

Senior U. S. defense officials played down the chances of Defense Secretary Robert Gates visiting China this year.

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a very sober man, noted his concern about China's military to the Washington Post.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a senior member of Congress that the documents deal mainly with tactical military options.

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is already warning the nation's security is in danger if Pentagon budgets are cut.

And Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that the leaks are a serious security breach that might "endanger lives. "

On Friday, Mr. Gates gave his last policy speech before he retires as defense secretary on June thirtieth.

Tuesday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his deputy, Ashton Carter, both said they will refund part of their salaries.

US Defense Secretary RG is dismissing critics of a new Missle Defense Military Plan for Europe.

Gates said serving as defense secretary has been the greatest honor and privilege of his life.

Addressing reporters Monday, U. S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta declined to comment on specific classified operations.

Defense Secretary Gates says short- and medium-range missiles are now the more immediate threat to American forces in Europe and to allies.

A U. S. federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and three high-ranking military officials.

On a recent tour of Asia, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta pledged not to retreat from the region.

Also visiting this week are Defense Secretary Robert Gates, national-security adviser James Jones, and Gulf States envoy Dennis Ross.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld began the session by telling the ministers of the death in Iraq of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

U. S. President Barack Obama on Thursday awarded retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Clinton and U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed the Afghan conflict in closed-door talks in Brussels with NATO colleagues.

More are planned, including a meeting by Defense Secretary Robert Gates with Chinese defense officials in Beijing, Obama said.

On Thursday, U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was asked about continuing opposition to the Iraq war among many Americans.

the Science Adviser will recommend an incredibly risky, far-fetched plan to kill the monster. The Defense Secretary will object.

Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie and US Defense Secretary Robert Gates held their first phone talks Thursday.

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urged Congress to look elsewhere for spending cuts.

Gates will likely serve as defense secretary only for another year or so; he seems determined to force those choices.

Reid and other Senate Democrats will propose a resolution this week calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in Afghanistan Wednesday, said it could begin sooner if conditions permit.

In, accompanied by Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Barack Obama attended the Lejeune Marine Corps Base Events.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said that social networking can help the Pentagon better interact with US military employees.

The king met Monday with U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to discuss increasing joint security exercises in the Persian Gulf.

It also represents a setback for Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who had fought to stave off such an outcome.

Past winners include model Naomi Campbell, actor Richard Gere and former U. S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

President Karzai spoke at a joint news conference in Kabul with U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Paradoxically, the most eloquent advocate in government for balance in financing priorities has been Mr. Gates, the defense secretary.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates had made "very strong statements" , he noted.

In addition, Lee also decided to replace Defense Secretary Cheong Wa Dae official.

In addition, Mr. Obama has decided to keep on the current defense secretary, Robert Gates.

Now that Obama has lost his political clout, his defense secretary needs to think hard about how to handle Congress.

As Defense Secretary under George H. W. Bush, Cheney tried four times to kill the Marine Corps's ungainly tilt-rotor aircraft.

Gilbert Teodoro announced the agreement following talks Monday with visiting Chinese Defense Secretary Cao Gangchuan.

This week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta expressed sadness about the events involving General Petraeus.

The defense secretary acknowledged that during his 2007 trip he had laid out some of the same goals.

Last week, Abercrombie called into question the cost figures cited by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

The Defense Secretary's charming exterior masks a hyper-competent bureaucratic fighter.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there is still time for sanctions to work.

That panel provides advice on a range of key issues directly to the defense secretary.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates stepped right into this brouhaha on a recent visit to Russia.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says it's too soon to tell if President Bush's plan to increase troop levels will work in Iraq.

Ramos, Aquino's first military chief of staff and later her defense secretary, was at one point urged by officers to join an attempted coup.

But Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in the end rejected the request and approved divulging the names, in keeping with Pentagon practise.

The political ghost of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, who resigned under fire on Nov. 8, will haunt the Pentagon for some time.

Right now defense Secretary Robert Gates on capitol hill discussing lifting the ban on gay serving in the arm forces.

CIA boss Leon Panetta, a wily Washington insider and budget expert, will become Defense Secretary.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has warned the combination of cuts could hurt his department.

US Defense Secretary Warns of Massive Bloodshed in Iraq if US Military Operations Curtailed.

In December, Bush said, Rumsfeld will become the nation's longest serving defense secretary.

Obama directed Defense Secretary Robert Gates to suspend military commission proceedings for 120 days, Whitman said.

Speaking in Moscow, U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates questioned those concerns.

"This is a very volatile area and the risk of an incident escalating is real, " U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.

On Monday, Iran will top the agenda when U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates meets with Israeli leaders.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates addressed the withdrawal date on ABC's "This Week" program.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is among a list of several top Washington officials who are visiting Israel this week.

After a review, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered the release of the names.

Gates, who has served as Defense secretary under President George Bush, has been chosen by Mr. Obama to remain in the post.

About 150 U. S. Army soldiers greeted outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates under an open air tent in southern Afghanistan.

Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld works standing up.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the move follows threats from Iran and North Korea.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, was briefed on the disaster during a trip to Brussels.

U. S. Defense Secretary Gates says China's military spending is higher than the communist state has admitted.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta also spoke at the Senate hearing.

On the security front, U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Mrs. Clinton met with their South Korean counterparts in July.

Monday will mark the end of Rumsfeld's second term as defense secretary.

The twin-engine J-20 made its first public test flight two weeks ago during a visit to China by U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Beijing Sunday evening, starting his 4-day official visit to China.

The issue has also gotten attention from U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Our battle fleet is larger than the next 13 navies combined, according to Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

China performed the first test flight of the J-20 during a visit by U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in January.

In the spring, Huawei sought advice from a Washington firm led by former Defense secretary William Cohen.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates was due in Seoul late Monday for three days of talks.

Above, former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld (back to camera) meets with Rakhmon (center) in Dushanbe in July 2005.

The 66-year old Hagel, a Vietnam War veteran, will become the first-ever US Defense Secretary with active military experience.

At age 74, Rumsfeld holds the distinction of having been both the nation's oldest and youngest defense secretary.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has lifted a ban on women serving in combat.

American Defense Secretary Robert Gates is now in China. He's on a mission to revive those ties.

The US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has welcomed Mr Assange's arrest.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is also downplaying military action.

the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the conference that there are both short-term and long-term objectives to the development policy.

American Defense Secretary Robert Gates has told NATO members that they need to do more -- and spend more -- to support the alliance.

Gates was first appointed defense secretary by then-President George W. Bush in late 2006.

Former Defense Secretary Gates made the trucks a top priority.

President Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates have directed that a motion be filed to suspend the Guantanamo Bay trials for 120 days.

In addition to gun control, the Senate is also mulling President Obama's pick for defense secretary, Chuck Hagel.

LaHood and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who is remaining in place, and who is as much an independent as a partisan.

U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Mr. Obama's choice for defense secretary is Robert Gates, the man who currently holds the job under President Bush.

the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947.

"He doesn't have a lot of good options, " said Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz.

That is the same theme expressed by U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates during a visit to Islamabad.

I work closely with not only [national-security adviser] Jim Jones but also [Defense Secretary] Bob Gates.

former reagan defense secretary caspar weinberger has died . he was 88 years old.

The U. S. defense secretary also is expected to strengthen ties by visiting Beijing next year

June: Two PLA generals clash verbally with Defense Secretary Robert Gates at a conference in Singapore

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has been mentioned as a possible holdover,

U. S. Defense Secretary pays surprise visit to Afghanistan

US Defense Secretary Urges China to Press Iran on Nuclear Program

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