China this week revealed new details about the size of its military in a report that U.S.-based analysts largely dismissed for its omissions on defense spending, weapons systems and strategic ambitions. The…
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Air Force and Army Disclose Budget For Hacking Operations
April 19, 2013 • In the News • Original: NextGov
The Pentagon has for the first time detailed $30 million in spending on Air Force cyberattack operations and significant new Army funding and staff needs for exploiting opponent computers. Since…
One Two Three Four, We Could Get A Nuclear War
April 18, 2013 • In the News • Original: Aviation Week
Trends in nuclear proliferation and doctrine could render U.S. guarantees to allied countries “not very credible”, according to strategic-weapons analyst Barry Watts of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Affairs….
Still Winning without All the Advantages
April 17, 2013 • In the News • Original: Air Force Magazine
The Air Force is slowly trying to change the culture of its combat forces by exposing combat pilots and crews to a more challenging threat environment in training drills, said…
Contractors Are Spinning Off Divisions As Pentagon Budget Cuts Take Hold
April 15, 2013 • In the News • Original: Washington Post
Pentagon budget cuts were supposed to herald a wave of consolidation in the defense industry. Instead they’re prompting contractors to shrink by spinning off divisions. McLean-based Science Applications International Corp….