HDS-100G/GN Handheld Search and Identification Feature Highlights Gamma and Neutron independent channels Very high sensitivity and fast response Automated spectra acquisition on alert and identification (NMD algorithm) Clear discrimination of risk category No internal stabilization required [caption id="attachment_15716" align="alignleft" width="141" caption=" "][/caption] HDS-100G/GN are standard devices designed to search for…
Resourcing For The 21st Century 02/12/2011 - In December 2010, Second Line of Defense sat down with one of the leading US experts on the Arctic who has significant operational experience in both polar regions. Rear Admiral (Retired) Jeff Garrett remains significantly engaged as a national expert in various National…
Russia's Recent Arctic Moves By Dr. Richard Weitz Credit: www.wired.com 02/12/2011 - On January 14, the Russian newspaper Rossiiskaya Gazeta published an interview with Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of the Russian Security Council, on what he called an issue of “an enormous strategic and economic significance.” Patrushev stated that…
Verbal Statement of Lt General David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret) U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission, January 27th, 2011 *** For General Deptula’s response to the written questions see the PDF file of the hearing. 02/12/2011 - Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify today on China’s active…
Laying the Foundation for the Future Through Current Investments 02/12/2011 - In December, Second Line of Defense sat down with Marty Jenkins of Lockheed Martin to discuss the Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System or AMF JTRS. This is a significant program which can help re-shape interactive connectivity.…
By Ambassador (ret) Jon Glassman (Director for Government Policy, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems) and Dr. Josef Shwartz (Technical Consultant, Marina del Rey, California) *** The views expressed in this article reflect only the personal views of the authors, neither those of Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems nor the US Government. 02/11…
Coast Guard Rescues Man from Overturned Boat 02/10/2011 - The crew from Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay rescue a man from a small island located in Redwood Creek after his boat overturned, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. The Coast Guard received notification of the distressed man from the Humboldt County…
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator 02/10/2011 - An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator completes its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration program will demonstrate the capability of an autonomous, low-observable unmanned aircraft to perform carrier launches and recoveries. [slidepress…
