Air Force Chief Talks About Future Capabilities, Uncertainties
“We will do it, or we’ll die trying,” said Gen. Norton Schwartz.
The Air Force chief of staff spoke in …
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Full-body Scanner “Naked” Pictures Eliminated with New TSA Software
When the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began using full-body scanners in airports, the now-iconic “naked” images spurred a public debate …
Petite Cyber Drone Packs Punch
Two experienced network security experts are startling the U.S. cyberspace community. Functioning as airborne hackers, they are clearly demonstrating penetration …
And the Fighter of the Future is … the Super Hornet?
With the world’s air forces scrambling to fill anticipated gaps in their fighter inventories, is it possible that the fighter …
Granite-Textron Positions for Humvee Recap
One of what is expected to be many industry teams positioning for the Army’s emerging program to recapitalize a large …
Libya Again, Praying Mantis, and the 600-ship Navy
In January 1986, naval air returned to Libya, with the same freedom of navigation issues at stake.
Two carrier battle …
AFSOC Begins a Long War – Special Operations Forces and Operation Enduring Freedom
Editor’s Note: Maj. Gen. Rich Comer, who is well known to our readers, wrote the following piece from memory and …
Interview With Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.
Congressman Duncan Hunter, a former U.S. Marine Corps captain, served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He is …
SAIC Wins DoD Awards, But Delays Ground Combat Vehicle Program With Protest
After recently reporting financial results its CEO called “disappointing,” SAIC Inc. quickly bounced back by winning several large defense-related contracts …
MECV Humvee Recap Program Gets Ready to Roll
The U.S. Army has released its long-awaited draft request for proposals for the recapitalization of HMMWV Expanded Capacity Vehicles. Commonly …