Information on "Defense Technology, Research and Development" and "Americas"
January 2013
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30 Jan 2013
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Manufacturing Trends
Author: Glennon J Harrison
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The paper argues that military and civil government agencies will likely be the predominant customers of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for an extended period while such systems are integrated into the US National Airspace System. More on «Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Manufacturing Trends»
October 2012
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25 Oct 2012
Air Force F-22 Fighter Program
Author: Jeremiah Gertler
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Procurement of The Air Force F-22 fighters, also known as the Raptor, began in FY1999, and a total of 195 were procured through FY2009. More on «Air Force F-22 Fighter Program»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Warfighter Support: DOD Should Improve Development of Camouflage Enhance Collaboration Among the Services
Author: Cary Russell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews the US military services’ development of new camouflage uniforms. More on «Warfighter Support: DOD Should Improve Development of Camouflage Enhance Collaboration Among the Services»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
A Global Industrial Base for 21st Century Security Needs
Author: Martin J Bollinger
Publisher: Atlantic Council
Against the background of declining defense budgets, the author of this policy brief argues that the US will need to tap into the global industrial base to meet its security needs in future. More on «A Global Industrial Base for 21st Century Security Needs» -
Jun 2012
Air and Space Power Journal: May-June 2012
Author: Tod D Wolters, Joseph L Campo, Denis Mercier, Philip Kao, Edward Boxx, Dave Blair, Wade S Karren, Clifford J Heflin,
Publisher: Air Force Research Institute (AFRI)
This issue of ASPJ features articles on airpower command and control in Afghanistan, air and space power in 2025 as well as airpower in the interagency, using the Dominican Republic as case study. More on «Air and Space Power Journal: May-June 2012 »
May 2012
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May 2012
Sustainable Pre-eminence: Reforming the US Military at a Time of Strategic Change
Author: David W Barno, Nora Bensahel, Matthew Irvine, Travis Sharp
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This report argues that the US Department of Defense (DOD) should make numerous policy changes to achieve sustainable preeminence. More on «Sustainable Pre-eminence: Reforming the US Military at a Time of Strategic Change»
March 2012
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20 Mar 2012
Joint Strike Fighter
Author: Michael J Sullivan
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This testimony concerns US Department of Defense (DOD) plans to simultaneously develop and field three aircraft variants of the F-35 Lightning II, also known as the JSF. More on «Joint Strike Fighter» -
Mar 2012
Export Controls: Proposed Reforms Create Opportunities to Address Enforcement Challenges
Author: Belva Martin
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report discusses US government controls on the export of sensitive defense items. More on «Export Controls: Proposed Reforms Create Opportunities to Address Enforcement Challenges» -
Mar 2012
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
Author: Michael J Sullivan
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This document is the annual assessment of US Department of Defense (DOD) weapon system acquisitions. More on «Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs» -
Mar 2012
Enhancing Army S&T Vol. II: The Future
Author: John W Lyons, Richard Chait
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper discusses US Army science and technology development, and makes recommendations for the future. More on «Enhancing Army S&T Vol. II: The Future»
