Poseidon takes bullet(s) for navy pilots.(TECH TALK: A TIP-SHEET
ON THE LATEST GADGETS)(Brief article)
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* Live-fire testing by The Boeing Company of St. Louis, Mo., is
bringing the Navy a step closer to its goal of purchasing 108 new P-SA
aircraft to replace its fleet of P-3C . . .
Say goodbye to carpal tunnel, hello to info security.(TECH TALK:
A TIP-SHEET ON THE LATEST GADGETS)(Brief article)
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* A new ergonomic computer keyboard by Key Ovation of Austin,
Texas, renders both comfort and security for authorized users. The SC
2.0 Ergo Secure foldable key board comes . . .
Commandos or communicators? Special operators ponder the right
mix of roles and missions.(Special Operations)
* FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- U.S. Special Operations Command is growing.
From 48,000 personnel today, its numbers are expected to increase to
58,000 in the coming years. But how will they be used?
. . .
Soft power: U.S. special forces target hearts and minds.(Special
Operations)(Cover story)
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines -- The convoy was about to depart a
free medical clinic when two pre-teen boys who spent their days picking
through garbage ran up and told . . .
Robo-convoy: army tests 'hands-free' driving for troop
protection.(Tactical Vehicles)
* FORT A.P. HILL Va. -- The Army is in the process of testing a new
system to allow drivers in truck convoys to keep their hands off
steering wheels and their eyes open to spot roadside threats.
. . .
Numbers game: more amphibious ships are needed, Marines
contend.(IN FOCUS: DEFENSE AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS)
* PANAMA CITY, Fla. -- Marine Corps leaders have stepped up
pressure on the Navy to increase the size of the amphibious vessel
fleet. They contend that the Navy is not buying sufficient numbers . . .
Exploring virtual worlds through the sense of touch.(INSIDE
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY)
* Millions of receptors and sensory cells lie beneath the skin to
help us discern the physical world that we live in. Of our five senses,
only the sense of touch extends throughout our bodies and . . .
Chertoff complains of heavy congressional oversight.(SECURITY
BEAT: HOMELAND DEFENSE BRIEFS)(Michael Chertoff)(Brief article)
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* During 2007, Department of Homeland Security officials testified
before Congress 224 times.
That averages to about four times a week, Secretary Michael
Chertoff pointed . . .
Not so fast on fast response cutters, Coast Guard says.(SECURITY
BEAT: HOMELAND DEFENSE BRIEFS)
* The Coast Guard has slowed down awarding the contract for its
fast response cutters after its initial request for proposals proved to
be too confusing, said Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore, assistant . . .
Communicating with DHS officials still a problem, states
say.(SECURITY BEAT: HOMELAND DEFENSE BRIEFS)(Department of Homeland
Sec
* More than half of the nation's 56 state and territorial
homeland security directors or advisors reported being dissatisfied with
their overall communications with the Department of Homeland . . .
ID delays: 9/11 Commission recommendations are tough
sells.(SECURITY BEAT: HOMELAND DEFENSE BRIEFS)
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* The implementation of two of the 9/11 Commission's
recommendations in strengthening the verification of individuals'
identities are getting pushed back.
Slipped in . . .
Army not ready to surrender heavy chopper.(WASHINGTON PULSE: NEWS
FROM INSIDE THE BELTWAY)(Brief article)
* Helicopter manufacturers have patiently been waiting for two
decades for the Army to make up its mind on whether and when it will
build a new heavy-lift chopper. This big-ticket . . .
Pentagon cracking down on technology leakers.(WASHINGTON PULSE:
NEWS FROM INSIDE THE BELTWAY)(Brief article)
* The crackdown on unauthorized transfers of U.S. military
technology is gaining strength, and it will continue to intensify, warns
the Defense Department inspector general in its latest semiannual . . .
NDIA calendar: upcoming exhibits, shows and events.(National
Defense Industrial Association)(Calendar)
JANUARY
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14-16
2008 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference West
Los Angeles, CA
Putting First Responders First
* A premier opportunity for First Responders, . . .
Women in Defense Board installs new officers.(NDIA NEWS)(Brief
article)
* At the recent annual meeting of Women In Defense, the 2007-2008
National Board of Directors was installed by NDIA Chairman Tofie Owen.
The following now comprise the board: Susan Warshaw . . .
2007 Skibbie Scholarship recipients announced.(NDIA NEWS)
* Stanko Dimitrov and Christina ShaoQin Lee are this year's
Skibbie Scholarship winners.
Dimitrov is an intern at Argonne National Laboratory and is
pursuing a Doctorate in Industrial and . . .
AFEI announces winners.(NDIA NEWS)
* The Association for Enterprise Integration announced the winners
of the 2007 Enterprise Integration Award Program at its September
Enterprise Security Fall Festival in Vienna. Va.
The top . . .
Roger Ohlrich, NDIA general counsel.(IN MEMORIAM)(National
Defense Industrial Association)(Obituary)(Brief article)
* Roger Carl Ohlrich, general counsel of the National Defense
Industrial Association, passed away on Nov. 10. He was 69.
Ohlrich attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a
degree in . . .
Joseph P. Hylan, NDIA operations director.(IN MEMORIAM)(National
Defense Industrial Association)(Obituary)(Brief article)
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* The National Defense Industrial Association lost a dear friend
and colleague when Director of Operations Joseph P. Hylan suffered a
heart attack and passed away in the . . .
Codes of conduct don't always protect reputation.(Ethics
Corner)
The term "appearance of impropriety" invariably arises in
the context of conduct and ethics. Federal employees by regulation are
required to avoid conduct that creates the appearance that they . . .
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