Empire Challenge
One of the challenges with the ongoing proliferation of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities across joint service and coalition …
Defense Wide
U.S. Encourages Regional Cooperation in Gulf of Guinea
Commander of U.S. Africa Command Gen. Carter F. Ham, USA, testified to the House Armed Services Committee on April 5, …
A State of Permanent Warfare?
Mankind has been developing new weapons of mass destruction (WMD) almost from the beginning of armed conflict. In modern history, …
Rare Earth Expert Touts Ucore’s Alaskan Mine
A small and largely unknown mining company focused on developing a huge tract in Alaska could supply virtually all of …
Robo/Nano Spies and More
Military robots, in the form of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), first gained major public attention during the first Gulf War, …
Private Investors Acquire SRA International for $1.9 Billion
Just two months after announcing it had retained investment bankers to consider a possible sale to another firm, SRA International …
Former GM Unit Sees Huge Rare Earth Profits
A former General Motors business unit with ties to Pentagon contractors has become a major player in the global rare …
Interview With Lt. Gen. Steven W. Boutelle, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Lt. Gen. Steven W. Boutelle is CEO of Cisco’s Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) initiative, integrating satellite and ground systems …
Rare Earths Provide Critical Weapons Support
If nothing else, the brewing showdown between America and China over access to rare earths has highlighted the vital nature …
Used Up, Worn Out
Major military equipment is purchased with the expectation – as part of the development and acquisition contract requirements – that …