DSI’s Defense Logistics and Materiel Readiness Summit

05/15/2012
  DSI’s Defense Logistics and Materiel Readiness Summit Tuesday May 22-Wednesday May 23 Mary M. Gates Learning Center 701 N. Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA http://www.marygateslearningcenter.com     As the DoD continues to operate at an extraordinarily high tempo around the world, the necessity for materiel readiness and reliable logistics support…

A New Special Report: The Baseline F-35

05/07/2012
The F-35 represents a new approach to the development, production, system and sustainment of a fleet of combat aircraft. Additionally, the F-35 takes an innovative approach to collaborative upgrades over the airframe and global fleet’s life cycle. Too often an understanding of the basic aircraft rolling out of production right…

The Latest from “Boomer” on the Banks of the Patawomeck

04/29/2012
Our new column explores the meaning of words, language and culture Inside the Beltway in dealing with politics and defense.  The latest Boomer columns have dealt with some of today's toughest issues. Starting from the latest to the earliest in recent columns: What is Probation? Inside the Beltway is a…

The Brazilian Minister of Defense: “We Are Going to Increase Our Resources for National Defense”

04/27/2012
Recently, Brazil became the 6th largest economy and economic growth provides means for enhancing defense capabilities and global presence in dealing with defense. Brazil will boost its military presence in the Amazon region to protect its huge natural resources from any external threat, Defense Minister Celso Amorim told the Senate…

Vietnam in Asian Security

04/26/2012
Vietnam is a key player in the Asian pivot.  As the Chinese challenge grows, Vietnam is shaping its capabilities to provide for its own security and defense. For reports, which provide a deep dive on the Vietnamese market and related issues, ICD research provides a series of insightful assessments. One…

Risk Intelligence on the Nigerian Security Challenge

04/26/2012
Risk Intelligence recorded 70 piracy incidents related to Nigeria in 2011. This figure (which includes attacks carried out by Nigeria-based groups in the Bight of Benin) com­pares to 58 recorded incidents in 2010 and 92 incidents in 2009. The pattern of piracy evolved in 2011 as piracy groups developed a…