NATO’s military leadership has agreed to closer cooperation between its International Security Assistance Force peacekeepers and the US-led coalition that is engaged in combat operations. That’s the word from NATO’s Military Committee chairman, Canadian Gen. Ray Henault. Yet to be done: Political leaders must finalize the agreement. The plan would create a single chain of command under ISAF but includes a deputy officer to oversee US-coalition Operation Enduring Freedom action. (Also see DR, 10/10/05)
Bombers Need Wider Range of Weapons: Panel
March 3, 2026
Any new missiles and bombs the Pentagon develops in the coming years need to be compatible with the bomber fleet to maximize options for long-range strike, Lt. Gen. Jason R. Armagost said last week at AFA’s Warfare Symposium.