Facing an extreme survival situation like the one depicted in NBC’s Revolution is a nightmare for anyone, but for the unprepared it could mean the end.
George Washington Was Right: Avoid Foreign Entanglements
When the U.S. was preparing for war against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi (remember him?), we wrote, “Neither the U.S. Constitution nor facts on the ground support American military intervention in Libya.”
Heckler & Koch HK416 -Improved combat efficiency
The HK416 (5.56 mm) was developed by Heckler & Koch for U.S. special operations forces as a major product improvement of M4/M16-type carbines and rifles. Using the HK-proprietary gas piston system found on the G36, the HK416 does not introduce propellant gases and carbon fouling back into the weapon’s interior, making it the most reliable […]
Unmanned Sub-Hunter to Quell a Silent Threat
DARPA autonomous surface vessel to track and follow enemy subs for months.
The Threat of Syrian Blowback
The Syrian conflict is a complicated mess, with multiple sects forming local militias and fighting against the government of Bashar Al-Assad, not always in concert. The U.S. and its allies should not get involved in a sectarian war in Syria that could lead to Sunni extremists with anti-American leanings running the country.
Tactically Expandable Maritime Platform (TEMP)
During natural or manmade disasters, the U.S. armed forces, with rapidly deployable sealift, airlift, logistics, and medical care capabilities, may be called to supplement lead agencies or organizations providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support.
The world’s first solid state receiver to demonstrate gain at 0.85 terahertz (THz)
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has demonstrated an 850 gigahertz (GHz) integrated receiver that brings the company much closer to being the first to reach a Department of Defense goal for developing transistor-based electronics that can operate at center frequencies past 1 terahertz (THz).
Save Your Life—Have a Plan—A Navy SEAL’s Timely Advice
Read former Navy SEAL Head Instructor Brandon Webb’s article, Navy SEAL Lessons Learned From Aurora Colorado.
F-22 Raptor
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta is satisfied the Air Force has identified the cause of hypoxia-like symptoms 12 F-22 pilots suffered, and restrictions he placed on use of the fifth-generation fighter will be lifted gradually.
M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)
The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is the U.S. Army’s latest medium caliber sniper rifle. The 7.62mm SASS delivers a new level of long range precision rapid fire that enables execution of operational missions not possible using manually operated weapon systems.
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