Swiss vote rejects plan to scrap citizen army
Swiss voters reject a military cut proposed by Socialist lawmakers, keeping a system requiring partial service. The campaign raised awareness of defense costs, but opponents argue post Cold War shifts lessen need for large forces while concerns over Balkan conflicts persist.
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Air Force moves bombers closer to potential targets
Washington reports the United States has repositioned bomber wings to bases closer to likely theaters of conflict. B 25s at Whiteman Missouri B 52s at Barksdale Louisiana and Minot North Dakota B 1s stationed in Texas and South Dakota aim to shorten response times and improve strike reach amid ongoing tensions.
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Long flights aim to limit number of strikes and sabers
Gen Ryan outlined a plan to enable rapid strikes from U S bases with a Guam redeployment and reload sequence while American Spaceframes Fab ricators Inc of Crystal River Fla builds a 125 foot B 2 shelter with aluminum trusses and 110 mph wind resistance The plan stresses shorter national reach and flexible response using home base assets and specialized facilities to withstand severe weather
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