May 14, 2012 Manufacturing and Technology News The Reshoring Initiative created by Harry Moser, former U.S. CEO of AgieCharmilles, is picking up steam. The organization has increased the number of sponsors to 36. It is increasingly active throughout the country promoting its “Total Cost of Ownership” product manufacturing estimation tool.…
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…
The latest issue of Strategic Insights deals with a number of key maritime security issues. The mix of non-state and state conflicts is a key element of the evolving strategic challenge. In the first article, recent activities of Al Qaeda are the subject of attention. Al Qaeda in the Islamic…
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…
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…
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 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…
Defence Analysis has a general assessment to make about the defence budget in so far as it affects procurement: There is little or no room for manoeuvre, and if the budget is to become truly balanced, there is a school of thought that an extra major programme is going to…
