Few Details Released About US Force to Iraq
A small, aggressive, intelligence-gathering, expeditionary US force focused on capturing and killing ISIL leaders, is heading to Iraq.
WHO: Climate Change Kills Tens of Thousands
The World Health Organization estimates climate change already causes tens of thousands of deaths annually, and millions die fnrom air pollution-related diseases.
Navy Chief Sticks With Surveillance UCLASS
Congress doesn’t like it, but Navy Secretary Ray Mabus sticks with a “surveillance” UCLASS rather than “strike.”
Navy Connects Climate Change to Conflict
Climate change and conflict are linked, says RADM Jonathan White, and urgent for defense, diplomatic and environmental policy-making.
Hagel Specifies New Offset Strategy
Robotics, autonomous systems, miniaturization, big data, and advanced manufacturing are identified as priority offset strategy technology areas.
Pentagon Addresses Climate Change
A new DoD report states that climate change will affect the Pentagon’s ability to “defend the nation” and “poses immediate risks to US national security.”
RADM Winters Describes New UCLASS RFP Details
RADM Mathias Winter, unmanned aviation executive officer, provided new details this week regarding requirements for its UCLASS development effort.
Morning Coffee: DoD Spending Projections Improve
The Pentagon’s five-year projections for procurement spending on its 63 major weapons programs look more positive than last year’s forecast.
Climate Change Will Require a Military Reponse
Climate change & security threats draw lawmakers’ attention, U.S. military aircraft draw little attention at Paris Air Show, EADS showcases Tropospheric Airship.
