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Monthly Archives: April, 2011

Advisors in Libya May Punch Above Their Weight

April 21, 2011 • In the News • Original: Stanford Review

Libyan rebels will soon be bolstered by the efforts of some 30 to 40 military advisors from Britain, France, and Italy. Critics argue that such a small force can hardly…

Future UAVs Must Be Hardened: USAF Officers

April 20, 2011 • In the News • Original: Defense News

Future unmanned aircraft will have to be designed to fly over hostile areas where an enemy would actively challenge their presence, a panel of three U.S. Air Force officers said/…/…

Pentagon Faces Budget Cuts

April 19, 2011 • In the News • Original: National Public Radio

Defense Secretary Gates said weeks ago that the $78 billion in cuts proposed were as much as the Pentagon budget could absorb. So now, with President Obama calling for $400…

Obama’s $400B Cut Plays It Safe

April 17, 2011 • In the News • Original: Defense News

After the last Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) failed to prioritize capabilities or missions, defense observers are not confident this new review will be any different/…/Todd Harrison, a senior fellow for…

Gates Cautions Of Military Rollback

April 15, 2011 • In the News • Original: Wall Street Journal

In a Wednesday speech outlining his plan to rein in ballooning deficits, Mr. Obama proposed cutting $400 billion in projected security spending by 2023/…/ Todd Harrison, a senior fellow at…