The job facing the next U.S. defense secretary just became a little more daunting. In addition to overseeing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya, the successor to Defense Secretary…
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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…