Defense Challenges News Today

In Europe, security and defense cooperation have long been the realm of member states and other security organizations like NATO. But recent efforts at the EU level have begun to create a European defense sector—which presents unique challenges and opportunities.

Rift before heading to camp david last night. >> were aware of russias actions for a long time, and my expectation is were going to have a long discussion. i dont accept anybodys red line. >> earlier this week, secretary of state antony blinken met with russias foreign minister who said threats of new sanctions would not be effective. some of the countrys top leaders from both sides of the aisle are gathering at the reagan national defense forum in california. theyre discussing the current defen...

As noted above, its a challenge that requires broader whole government response. he goes on to say if confirmed, i will ensure the department of defense plays an appropriate role by addressing the national security aspects. by saying its a waste of taxpayers money, does that send a difference message than the defense secretary was saying about climate change? >> i think you just heard him say at the end that hes going to deal with the defense department to the extent that this issue creates defe...

Government response. he goes on to say if confirmed, i will ensure the department of defense plays an appropriate role by addressing the national security aspects. by saying its a waste of taxpayers money, does that send a difference message than the defense secretary was saying about climate change? >> i think you just heard him say at the end that hes going to deal with the defense department to the extent that this issue creates defense challenges, theres plenty of money in the defense depart...

Leon panetta says hes focusing on looming se sequestration defense and budget cuts and other defense challenges. he also says its no secret that he wants to get back to his private life in california. martha. martha: we will see. molly, thank you very much. bill: if you had a vineyard in california -- judge youd want to get back there too. bill: youd probably be daydreaming about it all day long. a series of high profile meetings get underway at the white house to talk about the looming fiscal c...