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 …
Research & Development
AAAA: Industry Awaits Armed Aerial Scout Analysis
Against the backdrop of the 2011 Army Aviation Association of America (“Quad-A”) Annual Professional Forum and Exposition, held in Nashville, …
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, …
Former Congressman Continues to Press Navy for Nuclear Combatants
Even though Gene Taylor lost his reelection bid, he is still an outspoken proponent of nuclear power on naval combatants. …
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 …
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 …
Boeing’s F-15SE Is Quietly Competitive
Last summer, Boeing garnered modest press attention when it flight-tested conformal weapons bays on an F-15E. The weapons bays are …
Army Spotlights Ground Robotic Progress, Upcoming Afghanistan Deployment
Following the recent transfer of program management responsibilities for ground robotic systems [see “U.S. Army Solidifies UGV Commitment,” posted Jan. …
Helo Evolution
From a 4th century Chinese toy to Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th century Helical Air Screw through 19th century tinkerers, the …
Concerned U.S. Officials Seek to Curb China’s Rare Earth Dominance
Alarmed over China’s dominance of rare earths critical for U.S. defense and civilian technology, several federal and state officials are …