January 2014

DEFENSE ECONOMICS

Silver Lining Hard to See in Budget Chaos

   Cuts could last much longer and go much deeper than expected.

A Shift in Emphasis Is Underway in the Global Defense Market

   Regional tensions drive Asian defense spending while domestic issues shrink European outlays.

 

VIEWPOINT

Readying for Third-Generation Defense Systems

   The department may be pursuing the wrong corporate model.

 

ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS

Private Sector Offers Acquisition Alternatives    
   Officials with government and corporate experience lend their perspectives for change.

Improving Procurement Through Practical Measures

   Army officials heed calls from companies and service members to speed product delivery.

 

MILITARY

Lessons From Iraq Guide Afghanistan Exit

   The military is closing hundreds of facilities and moving home tens of thousands of supplies via routes through multiple countries.

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Army Tests Ground Robots

   A demonstration collects data on how unmanned systems support troops on the battlefield.

   

ASK THE EXPERT
What Are the Legal Pitfalls for Service Members When Using Social Media?

 

ASSOCIATION FEATURE

Government, Agencies, Industry Come Together at TechNet International 2013

 

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTARY

The Move to Searchable Digital Directories

 

INCOMING

Can You Hear Me, Ivan?