Table of Contents

JUNE 2012

AIR FORCE TECHNOLOGIES
Air Arms Around Intelligence
   The U.S. Air Force crafts plans to harvest knowledge from increased information flow.
Airmen Fix Energy on the Horizon
   Whether above, on land or in cyberspace, mission assurance is the goal behind advancements in power sources.
Filtering the Fog of War
   Technology may shed new light on situational awareness.

COMMUNICATIONS
When Warfighter Networks Go Dark
   Signal officers offer advice gleaned from a chaotic drawdown in Iraq.

MARITIME SECURITY
Security on the Seven Seas
   Authorities must combat many forms of maritime threats to assure peace and protect trade. Features sidebar: "Smugglers of the Caribbean."
Coast Guard Prepares as Arctic Heats Up
   Changes in the north polar region prompt U.S. maritime officials to shift focus, seek new resources.
A Global Effort Combats Small Ship Nuclear Threat
    Maritime first responders receive assistance sizing up a possible mass destuction menace at sea.
Coast Guard Calls on Underwater Imager in Crises
    A precision imaging system is poised to gain wider exposure.

NETWORKS
Massive Request for Proposal Definse NGEN Race
    The competition begins as the long-awaited RFP beckons information technology bidders.

TECHNOLOGY
Wonder Material Brings New Light to Night Vision Gear
    The U.S. Army is partnering with graphene researchers to enable low-cost thermal imaging for all warfighters.

VIEWPOINT
Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Need a Dose of Reality
    The U.S. Army is partnering with graphene researchers to enable low-cost thermal imaging for all warfighters.

ASSOCIATION FEATURE
Military and Industry Seek Cyber Solutions

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTARY
It Is All About Integration and Synergy

INCOMING
How Efficient Is the Management of Defense Enterprise Systems?