In Brief January 2010
Cybersecurity Policy in Flux
The goal of the conference held by the Stevens Institute for Technology was to shape a sourcebook for Cybersecurity Policy.
Cyber Diplomacy: Coincidence or Strategy at the Copenhagen Conference
On the day the Copenhagen conference opened (December 15th), the Google website in China was attacked and gmail accounts accessed.
Israel-NATO Rapprochement on Logs
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has started the process of adopting Nato’s Classification System (NCS).
November 1, 1941 Bulletin: Liberty Ship Production Stopped
Upon being advised of the GRO’s findings, the White House indicated that they would proceed with production…
Taking the pulse of the next generations of aeronautics and space engineers: A French Sample
French students tend generally to get their early training in engineering schools specialized in aeronautics (ENAC, ESMA, ISAE, ESTACA or Supmeca in France), which all select their candidates via a competitive process.
Video: JSF STOVL Test Flight
Video footage of a recent test flight of the F35-B
Outgoing USCG Commandant Reviews the Challenges Facing the Coast Guards
For the USCG,the continuing gap between resources, modernization and missions is likely to lead to growing security and safety deficits.
UK : The 2010 Strategic Defence Review
Looking ahead into 2010, the Strategic Defense Review is likely to come up with some pretty unpalatable choices.
Featured Video: Coast Guard Flyover of Haiti
A flyover by a USCG aircraft provides a window on the challenge of providing rapid assistance to Haiti.
USMC Training for Afghan Army
The photo show illustrates the activity of USMC trainers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and their Afghan trainees.
Dramatic USCG Rescue Shows Impact of New C4ISR Systems
Night video footage of a coordinated rescue operation of USCG and USN services on January 3 off Cape Hatteras, N.C.
DARPA To Review Impact Of Globalization On U.S. Industry
Under the new leadership of DARPA director Regina Dugan, the agency has announced an “Industry Summit”…
