Defense

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Defense

Our armed forces must be ready to act anywhere in the world where vital national interests are threatened. This can be achieved by ensuring the military has the resources and skilled personnel it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom. 

 

Index of U.S. Military Strength

 

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Protecting America: Heritage’s Latest Research Paul Rosenzweig

May 31, 2011 5 min read

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Defense Planning for the Twenty-First Century: Lessons from the Twentieth The Honorable Donald C. Winter

May 31, 2011 7 min read

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Improving Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Command and Control Vice Admiral J. D. Williams, USN (Ret.)

May 2, 2011 22 min read

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Learning Lessons in Libya

Mar 26, 2011 3 min read

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Championing Liberty Abroad to Counter Islamist Extremism Lisa Curtis

Feb 9, 2011 29 min read