Defense & Aerospace

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National Defense November 2015 Yasmin Tadjdeh	Bulletproof Life Vest Could Better Protect Sailors The floating armor torso system, built by BCB International, is a dual life jacket and waterproof body armor that gives users "two life saving chances" after being shot.
National Defense November 2015 Jim Schatz	U.S. Military Losing Edge in Small Arms The current U.S. Army small arms development and acquisition system is dysfunctional and virtually unworkable, even for those within the system.
National Defense November 2015 Tomas O'Keefe	Three Homeland Security Agencies to Watch Knowing where to target sales activities as well as the challenges facing homeland security should help you identify existing opportunities to support DHS to ensure the safety and security of the American public.
National Defense November 2015 Jon Harper	Navy Working on 'Sci-Fi' Weapons The Navy's research-and-development dollars are going toward systems that will help the service stay ahead of advanced weaponry being developed by China and other potential adversaries.
National Defense November 2015 Stew Magnuson	DARPA Confab Has Good News Story to Tell The defense industry conference formerly known as DARPATech made a return in September, although with a different name and on a smaller scale.
National Defense October 2015 Jon Harper	Army's Light Combat Vehicle Gaining Traction An Army effort to equip infantry troops with a light combat vehicle is now underway, and officials are aiming to issue a request for proposals in fiscal year 2017.
National Defense October 2015 Craig R. McKinley	Continuing Resolution an Unnecessary Evil Nothing is encouraging for securing approval of a defense appropriations bill by the beginning of fiscal 2016, and the likelihood grows that defense might be handicapped by another government shutdown.
National Defense October 2015 Stew Magnuson	Chemical-Biological Program Speeds Up Acquisition Process Whenever there is a crisis somewhere in the world related to chemical, biological or radiological weapons or accidents, "the first phone call comes to us," said Carmen Spencer, joint program executive officer for chemical and biological defense.
National Defense October 2015 Yasmin Tadjdeh	Future Vertical Lift Could Be Shot in the Arm for Industry The Army's forthcoming future vertical lift program -- which would replace thousands of aging helicopters -- will rejuvenate the United States' stagnant military helicopter market, experts and executives said.
National Defense October 2015 Yasmin Tadjdeh	Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Award Shakes Up Industry Oshkosh Defense emerged in late August as the winner of the highly coveted joint light tactical vehicle contract. Experts said the award would be a major boon for the Wisconsin-based manufacturer, but noted the future may not be as rosy for losing competitor AM General.
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