Information on "Weapons Systems"
April 2013
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17 Apr 2013
The ‘P5’ Conferences: Past Meetings and Policy Considerations for Geneva 2013
Author: Maria Looney
Publisher: British American Security Information Council (BASIC)
This briefing gives context, history, and key issues affecting the ‘P5’ meeting of NPT nuclear weapon states in Geneva in April 2013. More on «The ‘P5’ Conferences: Past Meetings and Policy Considerations for Geneva 2013» -
17 Apr 2013
Ricin: Technical Background and Potential Role in Terrorism
Author: Frank Gottron, Dana A Shea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background information on the bio-toxin Ricin. More on «Ricin: Technical Background and Potential Role in Terrorism» -
8 Apr 2013
Drones: The Future of War?
Author: Christopher Coker, Marco Roscini
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a panel discussion on the future of warfare in relation to the development of drones and other unmanned or automated weapons systems, as well as the ethics of these new weapons. More on «Drones: The Future of War?» -
1 Apr 2013
DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters
Author: Michael J Courts
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews the US Department of Defense's (DoD) procurement of Mi-17 helicopters through Rosoboronexport, a Russian state-owned arms export firm. More on «DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters» -
Apr 2013
Known and Unknowns: President Obama’s Lethal Drone Doctrine
Author: Jacline Tandler
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
This paper discusses the use of drones by the Obama administration. More on «Known and Unknowns: President Obama’s Lethal Drone Doctrine» -
Apr 2013
Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia
Author: Benjamin Schreer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This study looks at the US 'Air-Sea Battle' operational concept and its implications for Australia. More on «Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia » -
Apr 2013
Drawing the Line: Regulation of “Wide Area” Riot Control Agent Delivery Mechanisms under the Chemical Weapons Convention
Author: Michael Crowley
Publisher: Bradford Non - Lethal Weapons Research Project (BNLWRP) / Omega Research Foundation (Omega)
The use of riot control agents (RCAs) as a method of warfare is prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). More on «Drawing the Line: Regulation of “Wide Area” Riot Control Agent Delivery Mechanisms under the Chemical Weapons Convention»
March 2013
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26 Mar 2013
Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria
Author: Gregory D Koblentz
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper addresses the danger represented by the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. More on «Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria» -
21 Mar 2013
China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report focuses on the potential implications of China’s naval modernization for future required US Navy capabilities. More on «China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities » -
18 Mar 2013
Modifications of the US Missile Defense Plans in Europe
Author: Jacek Durkalec
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
On 15 March 2013, the United States announced changes in its missile defense plans. More on «Modifications of the US Missile Defense Plans in Europe »
