Defense
Delay Of Army Warfighter Network Would Be Dangerous
Nothing matters more in modern land warfare than quick and reliable communications. Battle conditions are so fluid and forces are so scattered that continuous connectivity is crucial in coordinating . . .
Congress Should Move Forward On A New Bomber
Picture this: a nuclear weapon in terrorist hands loose in the remote regions of Pakistan. How about a mobile missile deep in Iran with a nuclear warhead standing by? Or a space launch complex in some . . .
America At Risk: Assessing Global Challenges, 2009 And Beyond
There are so many topics one could discuss under the rubric of America at risk, global challenges today and in the future that it is hard to know where to begin. I could speak about the difficult financial . . .
Missile Defense Shift Puts Spotlight on Raytheon Solution
The Obama Administration has directed the Missile Defense Agency to place greater emphasis on early interception of ballistic missiles that might be launched by countries like Iran or North Korea against . . .
Japan & F-22: Why Not Reward A Reliable Ally?
If there's one concept that the Obama Administration's national-security team really likes, it's partnering. Obama stressed global partnering when he was running for President, the security agenda posted . . .
Homeland Security Should Deploy Bio-Sensors Now
The recent outbreaks of swine flu arrived on our shores without warning. Fortunately, this biohazard proved less threatening than first thought. But what would have happened if this had been an extremely . . .
Killing The President’s New Helicopter Wastes $8 Billion
Four months into his first (and possibly only) term, President Barack Obama is beginning to grasp the severity of the government's fiscal crisis. Washington is spending $5 billion per day it does not . . .
Obama Is Right: The F-35 Doesn’t Need Another Engine
President Obama startled the aerospace industry earlier this month when he attacked a congressionally-mandated program to build an "alternate" engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. It isn't common . . .
Will The Pentagon Remember To Defend American Skies?
When the Pentagon “rebalanced” military aircraft programs on April 6, they forgot about buying new fighters to protect the United States. Remember the scare last month when the back-up Air Force One made . . .
E-2D and Maritime Security
The greatest threats to Navy ships in the years ahead come from missile proliferation and submarines, but the best defense starts in the sky with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. “State actors and non-state . . .