Vol. 93 No. 659, October 2008
Index
- Defense priorities high on the agenda for next administration.
- Defense Dept. gripped by fear of the millennials.
- Gas prices: estimating tanker cost is no modeling job.
- Help is on the way for Navy flacks.
- ISO a few good social scientists.
- No ship surveillance network yet on the horizon.
- Pentagon advisors slam U.S. protectionist policies.
- Washington pulse.
- Under attack: DHS under constant cyber-assault, says new chief information officer.
- DHS version of the Quadrennial Defense Review in the works.
- GAO finds covert airport screening tests lacking.
- Airlines vehemently opposed to fingerprint collection plan.
- Rucksack generates electricity, lightens troops' loads.
- Truman's ghost: contractors must prepare for a different kind of war.
- Risky business: security and transportation: a tough balancing act.
- Disaster relief: naval forces see greater demand for large amphibious ships.
- Thinking green: can 'weird' ideas cure our energy woes?
- Energy markets: 'coal-to-liquids' promise big profits, but obstacles remain.
- Lighter trucks: researchers see aluminum as alternative to steel armor.
- Improving combat gear with forensics-based models.
- Self-healing armor could be in store for military vehicles.
- Tactical trucks: to defeat bombs, armored vehicles get rollers and arms.
- Refurbishments: Bradley makeover to continue for years.
- Super soldiers: Army scientists in pursuit of the extraordinary.
- Former Army surgeon recommends wearable tourniquets.
- Wearable anti-sniper technology developed for dismounted soldiers.
- Obscured view: night vision technology not meeting troops' needs.
- Basic needs: Marine Corps' equipment wish list: more of the same.
- 'Quality sensors': shape-changing robots for tight spaces.
- Army, Marines want green ammo ... but not exactly.
- Force field: sapphire shield for guided missiles.
- Protecting vehicles to fight another day.
- Want concrete pulverized? Try a CIRT.
- Waste water redemption offered.
- Drone can spot a face in a crowd.
- This tough assistant is ready for combat.
- The revolving door dilemma.
- Mobile outreach to school kids.
- NDIA calendar: upcoming exhibits, shows and events.