March 29, 2024

Missile Defense Higher Priority

Missile defense develop is rising as a result of more aggressive posturing by North Korea, China and Russia.

Carter Opens Boston Brainiac Unit

East meets West: DefSec Carter opens a Boston Brainiac counterpart to his Defense Innovation Unit’s Silicon Valley unit.

Apply Now for Fall ’16 at SMHEC

Higher Education

This past year, 186 students received bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees or graduate certificates offered at SMHEC. Of that group 109 received master’s degrees, two received doctorates, and 56 received bachelor’s degrees. Plus 19 more received certificates in education.

Fuel Burn Cut Would Extend F-35 Flight Life

Promising testing of technology that would reduce fuel burn would lengthen the flying life of the Joint Strike Fighter.

‘Brexit’ Could Trigger Sequester-Like Consequences

Brexit, the UK’s possible departure from the European Union, could cause global firms, particularly defense industries, to scale back business.

US Readies For ‘Emerging Battlefield’ on Internet

Cyber Threats

On the Internet battlefield, who should the US fear most?

New Degree Programs Available at SMHEC

Higher Education

Several new degree programs are coming to the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center and more are on the horizon. Learn about them at the June 29 open house.

Orlando Shooter Worked For Counterterrorism Firm

Discovery that the shooter in the Orlando nightclub massacre worked for a counterterrorism firm calls into question how wisely security dollars are being spent.

Grease Skids: Reduce Spending Bill Amendments, Ryan Proposes

House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to eliminate amendments that are bogging down, and sometimes killing, spending bills.

Plan Your Future at SMHEC Open House

Higher Ed Center

The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center offers more than 90 degree programs including bachelor completion degrees, doctorates and more than 50 master’s degrees. Learn all about them and more at the center’s open house from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016.