General sees 'long, hard slog' ahead in building Iraq security force

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U.S. General, David Petraeus, in charge of training and equipping Iraqi military is happy regarding the fielding of Iraqi units, but warns that the equipment is not flowing fast enough. The Iraqi security force needs flak vests, vehicles, heavy machine guns, uniforms, and equipment so that the Iraqi forces do not outgun them.

International Affairs, National Security, Iraq, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Military aspects, Military operations, Military maneuvers, Petraeus, David

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GAO hits DOE for lagging nuclear weapons detection systems

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reported that the Department of Energy (DOE) is taking very slow steps in purchasing and installing the nuclear detection systems in the overseas ports. The governments of the countries where the ports are situated could be responsible for the delay in the program.

General services, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Purchasing, Safety and security measures, Nuclear weapons, United States. Department of Energy, Military detection equipment

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