Since its launch over 15 years ago, Defense continues to provide a quarterly look at major defense programs and policies, focusing on events and actions, personnel, programs, policy decisions, legislation, and weapon systems that are defining America’s military strength and shaping its activities for the future.

In this edition:

• In a Time of Budget Difficulties, an Opportunity for Reform
• Reinvigorating Research and Development
• Developing Tactical Excellence
• National Ballistic Missile Defense
• 50 Years of SOUTHCOM
• The Rise of Soldier Systems
• The F/A-18 Celebrates 35 Years
• Shallow Waters, Special Craft

Read the Spring 2013 Edition by clicking here.