Defense & Aerospace

Magazine articles on the defense and aerospace industries.

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BusinessWeek September 6, 2004 Stanley Holmes	Boeing's Favorite Supergeek Defense success has made James Albaugh a strong contender for the top spot. He has many more hurdles to cross, though, before his path to the CEO's suite is secured.
BusinessWeek September 6, 2004 Mara Der Hovanesian	This Aircraft Outfitter May Weather the Storms All the big airlines will probably post huge losses this year. Still, that doesn't mean carriers can neglect sprucing up cabins or keeping equipment up to date. B/E Aerospace is banking on pent-up demand.
Defense Update Issue 3, 2004	Vehicle Protection Concepts The up-armored Humvees and protected patrol vehicle are offering better protection against guerilla attacks.
Defense Update Issue 3, 2004	Lightweight Armor Protection for Combat Vehicles This article covers the modern technologies and application of ceramic and composite armor for vehicle protection.
Defense Update Issue 3, 2004	Up-Armored HUVMEE The Humvee became a prime target for attacks on US forces. Much has been done to improve the protection of this vehicle, and more is planned.
Wired September 2004 Steve Silberman	The War Room Inside the fully immersive proving ground where tomorrow's soldiers are being trained by coalition forces of the Pentagon, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley.
National Defense September 2004 Benjamin Stone	U.S. Defense-Export Controls: Stuck in Cold War Depending on the critic du jour, U.S defense trade controls are either too weak and threaten U.S. national security, or too heavy-handed and threaten U.S. economic interests. A multitude of supporting arguments buttress these two core critiques.
National Defense September 2004 Robert H. Williams	Walls Can Speak...Inside Planes Flat-panel speaker technology originally developed for the military is finding application in the commercial aircraft industry.
National Defense September 2004 David M. Walker	Defense Transformation: A Battle the U.S. Cannot Afford to Lose A crunch is coming. Although national defense and homeland security have received generous funding in recent years, this cannot continue indefinitely. Defense budgets of the future almost certainly will be tighter. It is time to recognize that we are in a fiscal hole, and stop digging.
National Defense September 2004 Sandra I. Erwin	Urban Battles Highlight Shortfalls in Soldier Communications The chaotic door-to-door warfare seen in Iraq offers glaring proof that dismounted U.S. troops need better communications devices, experts contend. When radios failed, soldiers resorted to the only available and reliable form of communication: screaming.
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