U.S. Defense Department Awards $750 Million in Intelligence Training Contracts
BAE Systems Information Solutions, McLean, Va.; Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio; Booz Allen & Hamilton, McLean, Va.; Cyberspace Solutions LLC Reston, Va; Intrepid Solutions Services
Mixing With Manned Aircraft
A new crash avoidance system will allow both manned and unmanned planes to operate in U.S. airspace.
Turkey's Companies Assume Larger Military Role
Strong relationships between the public and private sectors in the Mediterranean powerhouse are spurring domestic and international advancements.
Pacific Command Adjusts to New Regional Emphasis
The new U.S. strategic thrust toward the Asia-Pacific region is boosting longtime efforts in both coalition building and force projection. Bilateral alliances are evolving into multinational operations, and U.S. forces are increasing their forward deployed presence in quantity and capability.
Building Bridges Across the Pacific
Cutting-edge warfighter technologies, ranging from nanoscience products to micro air vehicles, are advancing through the combined efforts of multinational top researchers within the Asia-Pacific region. This technical collaboration is driven in part by a U.S. Air Force research and development office in Tokyo, which is building international relationships while optimizing the intellectual talent within one of the world’s most active arenas for scientific breakthroughs.
Information Priorities in the Asia-Pacific
Cybersecurity remains the foremost concern for the man tasked with overseeing U.S. military communications technology in the Asia-Pacific area as the national defense strategy shifts focus to that region of the globe. New opportunities for technologies and programs are opening, but cyber issues continue to hold top billings in importance, and moves to shore up operations predate the recent official guidance.
Turkish Groups Provide Industry, Government Bridge
A major aim is to serve as a forum for the nation's defense companies to alleviate concerns over fiscal austerity.
Era of Change for Unmanned Systems
The next five years will be as exciting as the last decade--but in a different way.
The Tactical Edge Sees Data Interoperability
Different command and control systems are closer to enjoying Web interoperability as a result of experiments performed in coalition exercises. Protocols and processes developed by defense information technology experts can enable data to be exchanged among the services as well as in coalition operations.
The Armada Down Under
Spain and Australia are shoring up their maritime cooperation through an agreement to send a Spanish Navy ship to operate with the Royal Australian Navy next year. The decision enhances the existing relationship between the nations, while emphasizing the importance of stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
