Defense Daily

By George Lobsenz The Energy Department must conduct more experiments and research–and provide for more independent review of those studies–if it is to make a convincing case that its proposed […]

By Calvin Biesecker The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last week awarded the New York City Police Department a $3.25 million grant to establish a network system that will link […]

By Geoff Fein The Air Force Special Operations variant of the V-22 Osprey this week will begin its operational test and readiness review (OTR&R)–a comprehensive examination of all the developmental […]

The Army yesterday announced it fielded its 200th One-System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) to Iraq and Afghanistan in September. Soldiers using an OSRVT can display the sensor feed from any […]

Australia’s Ministry of Defence has released the solicitation documents for new, more capable artillery systems to improve army firepower. The Request for Tender for the self-propelled howitzers and the Invitations […]

An audit of Australia’s defence security policy and practices applying to weapons, munitions and explosives has resulted in a series of recommendations to tighten procedures. Minister for Defence Brendan Nelson […]

By Jen DiMascio The administration on Sept. 20 submitted to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee an agreement to loosen trade restrictions on military equipment between the U.S. and the U.K. […]

By Jen DiMascio Senators last week approved an amendment that blocks the Pentagon’s plan to reduce the number of B-52 bombers in its fleet. The Pentagon has been trying to […]

The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Smooth Sailing. SASC Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Sen. John Warner (R.-Va.) said last week they made a special […]