In Asia, new submarines, stealthy fighter planes and improved electronic warfare systems "will provide our forces with freedom of maneuver" even when access is threatened, Mr. Panetta said.

WSJ: U.S. Plans Naval Shift Toward Asia

Still, by putting adhesive tape on their shoes, the scientists were able to collect slivers of metal alloys being used for new U.S. fighter planes.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

"China is entirely capable of producing the weaponry needed for national defense, " spokesman Geng Yansheng told reports at a monthly briefing, pointing to recent domestic technological breakthroughs such as the country's first aircraft carrier, new generation fighter jets, large transport planes and the Beidou satellite system.

NPR: Xi, Obama Look To Strike Up Relationship At Summit

The government has said it is confident there will not be a second U-turn on the type of fighter planes to be used on the navy's new aircraft carrier.

BBC: Joint Strike Fighter planes (file pic)

DON'T GROUND THIS HIGHFLIER THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has canceled production of the proposed new F-22 fighter aircraft. (The Senate may try to revive it.) Six of these planes were slated to be built next year.

FORBES: Fact and Comment

Don't Ground This High-Flier THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has canceled production of the proposed new F-22 fighter aircraft. (The Senate may try to revive it.) Six of these planes were slated to be built next year.

FORBES: Fact And Comment