Pacific Strategy X: ISR Services to the Honeycomb

10/24/2011
10/24/2011 - As the presence forces operate in the Pacific from the Arctic to Australia, a key enabler will be the ISR inputs or services which support and enhance deployed decision-making centers, whether in the combat aircraft of the 5th generation or by the ships and longer-range strike assets. The…

Building Blocks for a New US Military Space Policy

10/03/2011
By Dr. Robbin Laird 10/03/2011 - The Administration has issued a thoughtful new military space policy.  At the heart of the new national security strategy is a stated objective of providing for improved U.S. space capabilities.  Although articulate, looking for achievements, which actually implement the new strategy, are a bit…

Leveraging Austerity: Recrafting Military Space

09/04/2009
The military budget under President Obama and Secretary Gates is dominated by the twin themes of Afghanistan and austerity. The focus on Afghanistan is shaping the strategic perspective for the Administration’s military strategy and austerity is re-shaping the defense portfolios. The power projection forces so dependent upon proprietary military space…