In the News
US Air Force Plans 100 KW Laser-Firing Jets by 2022
The US Air Force is hoping to have the ability to fire 100-plus KW lasers from its planes by 2022, according to reports.
In the News
Laser Fighters: 100 kW Weapons by 2022
PENTAGON: Star Wars fans, calm down. The US Air Force wants to fire a 100-plus-kilowattlaser from a small plane.
Analysis
DoD’s Offset Strategy
CSBA’s Bob Martinage and Ben FitzGerald of the Center for New American Security discuss how the U.S. plans to offset the technological gains of other countries on Defense News with Vago Muradian.
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Rob Wittman Says 2005 BRAC Round of Base Closings Hasn’t Led to Savings
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman is trying to thwart the Pentagon’s efforts to begin a new round of military base closing.
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Experts Hail Richardson’s Selection to be Next CNO
When Capt. Jerry Hendrix was director of naval history, he was invited to a special dinner party at Adm. John Richardson’s house to discuss history and strategy.But it wasn’t just Hendrix who was invited, the guests included PhD’s and officers from all parts of the Navy whom Richardson brought together for an evening of good food and conversation.
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Lockheed Not Ditching Agile Fighter Designs
Lockheed Martin says it is too early to discount highly maneuverable fighter aircraft designs for future US Air Force and Navy warplanes, even as advances in long-range air-to-air missile technology makes dogfights less likely.
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