MUSIC 2011 Spotlights New Army UAS Capabilities
The United States Army is holding its first Manned Unmanned Systems Integration Capability (MUSIC) demonstration at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.…
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Why Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Should Receive the Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez, Jr. took a bullet and saved a dozen troops in an Oct. 5, 2009 firefight in …
Interview: Rear Adm. Victor G. Guillory
Rear Adm. Victor G. “Vic” Guillory, a native of New Orleans, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978 with …
High Velocity Penetrating Weapon Addresses “Hard Target” Challenges
The United States Air Force is addressing the challenges of a new generation of “hard target” engagements through a recent …
Not All International Cargo Screened for Explosives Under Cargo Screening Mandate
International air carriers break U.S. federal law every day. Any cargo flown on a passenger plane in U.S. airspace (whether …
Sgt. Kane’s 9/11 Tale of Morality and Immorality
For all of the footage that we have of the 9/11 attacks in New York, nothing is as powerful as …
An Astronaut’s View of 9/11
There are many amazing and heartbreaking stories of loss and heroism that occurred on 9/11. We’ve heard from those who …
Defense Interview: Mark Miller
Sikorsky Aircraft Co., a division of United Technologies, was the first to mass-produce military helicopters. A leader in vertical flight …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: After Vietnam, a Decade of Skirmishes
After Vietnam, naval air was plagued by a material inventory decline but continued to make progress in research and development, …
Armored Vehicle Industry Explores Vehicle “Invisibility” Concepts
One recent industry announcement holds the promise of revolutionizing future armored vehicle designs. Specifically, an early September announcement from BAE …