Power Hungry
Two hundred years ago, Napoleon defined the nature of military logistics, as it had been from the creation of the …
Programs & Technology
U.S. Army GCV RFP Is “On Again”
In what some might see as an “on again; off again; and now back on again” process, the U.S. Army …
Sea Giraffe Stands Tall Among Surveillance Radars
The Saab Sea Giraffe radar is providing big radar capability in a small package. The surveillance radar is well suited …
The Army’s Way Ahead
Following completion of a Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) review in late December 2009, the U.S. Army received acquisition decision approval …
Combat Rubber Raiding Craft Returning?
For well over a decade, the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) has been a ubiquitous element in special operations mission …
Air Force Ponders Black Hawk Plan for Common Vertical Lift Support Platform Program
Under a proposal now being debated in the Pentagon, the Air Force would take advantage of an obscure 1932 law …
The Shipbuilding Shake-up
To say that Northrop Grumman has shaken up the shipbuilding industry this year would be an understatement of the same …
Disabled American Veterans Program
For veterans, military retirees, and active-duty service members separating from service, applying for and receiving benefits can be an ordeal. …
Despite Setbacks, JSF Achieves Milestones
The JSF program came under increased scrutiny this year, with cost overruns and flight test setbacks regularly making the news …
ATK Develops “Modular” Turret Design
Reflective of the growing tactical acceptance of remote weapon stations and their related technologies, ATK used the recent Association of …