US Navy – Is the US considering establishing a naval base in the Sao Tome and Principe islands, in the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea off of West Africa?

• CNSNews – Oil-Rich African Islands Seen An Possible Location For US Military Base

US Navy – The US and UK are actively working on neutralizing Iraq’s air defense capabilities.

• Associated Press: Airstrikes in Iraq focus on key southern air base
  

Background – Intelligence Satellites – The use of commercial imaging satellites is increasing rapidly in the US military.

• ISR:
  Unclassified Space Eyes –
  Commercial Remote-Sensing Industry’s Time Has Come In Defense Markets