Posted on 04/11/2012 7:30:32 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
new Army laboratory will develop technology such as fuel cells and hybrid systems for combat vehicles as the Pentagon steps up its push for cleaner and more reliable energy, federal officials said today.
The complex near Detroit was opening as the Obama administration prepared to announce a series of initiatives to create a greener U.S. military, which officials said is intended not to just to benefit the environment but also to improve fighting capabilities.
(Excerpt) Read more at onlinesentinel.com ...
He really has no say in the matter TBH no matter what he wants. Individual military based corporations and the spinoff co's who invest $$$$$ heavily in political races of both parties will insure the military is strong and is highly capable. No corporations want a weakened military because their money will dry up.
Your fearmongering/panicking over this is staggering. Again, please read the article. The military and the Pentagon is ASKING FOR THIS.Obama is just jumping on board for brownie points/photo ops.
BTW, China is going the same exact route. Do you think China wants a weakened military?
I read the article, which is why I took the position I took.
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