The UAE, Airbus Defense and Space and the Flight of the Zephyr

09/25/2014
2014-09-25 In a September 25, 2014 Press Release from Airbus Defense and Space, the flight of the Zephyr over the UAE was highlighted. Airbus Defence and Space announced today that a team comprising engineers from the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) and the Airbus Zephyr program has…

Conclusion of Valiant Shield 2014

09/25/2014
09/24/2014: The fifth iteration of Valiant Shield came to a close Sept. 23 after nine days of joint air, land and sea interoperability training between the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Army. “Overall, Valiant Shield 2014 was a very successful exercise,” said Rear Adm. Russell Allen, Valiant Shield exercise…

Maritime Robotics: Boeing and Liquid Robotics Work on Maritime Solutions

09/24/2014
2014-09-24 According to a piece published by our partner AUVSI, Boeing and Liquid Robotics have signed a Multiyear Agreement for Maritime Defense Solutions. Aviation giant Boeing and unmanned maritime company Liquid Robotics have signed a global multiyear agreement to collaborate on product development, maritime services and operational deployment. [caption id="attachment_70198"…

Acquisition Innovation in the Department of Defense: Breaking the Logjam

09/22/2014
2014-09-22 In our series looking back at the achievements of Secretary Wynne in DOD, we are highlighting key aspects of acquisition innovation. We are both highlighting specific accomplishments, but highlighting more general lessons to be learned about how to foster innovation. In this interview with “Raleigh” Durham, a veteran of…