Timeline of the Polaris Missile
On late October 1963, USS Andrew Jackson launched first Polaris A-3 missile from a submerged submarine, off Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Polaris program served…
Syria’s War May Spill Over Into Lebanon
Lebanon is one of the few Middle Eastern countries left that hasn’t been thrown into turmoil by the “Arab Spring.” But with Syria next…
Biofuels in Congress
It’s been a little more than six months since two prominent Senate Armed Services Committee Republicans took aim at efforts underway within the Department…
J. Randy Forbes Talks Sequestration
Rep. J. Randy Forbes is chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee. The Virginia Republican has held several hearings on naval readiness in…
Combat Fleets: Final Lewis and Clark Launched
Proceedings, Jan. 2013 The U.S. Navy’s 14th and final Lewis and Clark –class dry-cargo/ammunition ship was delivered on 24 October. Built by General Dynamics…
China’s Carrier: The Basics
The first look at video of Chinese carrier operations recently released shows China has been paying attention to the way flight deck operations are safely…
Short List: Top Picks for the Next CIA Director
The unexpected departure of David Petraeus as head of the top U.S. spy agency has opened up an opportunity for the administration to set…
China’s 700 Ship Navy
China is building tandem maritime forces, blurring the line between military and civilian maritime missions. The new People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier,…
This Time, It’s Different
Proceedings, January 2013 A close observer of defense-spending trends takes a look at dollars and sense and the looming budget challenges in the Pentagon.…
National Security Issues Take Center Stage During Lame-Duck Session
Despite billions of dollars being raised and spent during the 2012 election cycle, last Tuesday changed very little in terms of the balance of…
Book Review: The Generals by Tom Ricks
Thomas E. Ricks, The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today. New York: Penguin, 2012. 558 pp. $32.95. When Tom Ricks…
Both Obama and Romney Proposals Don’t Meet Navy Requirements
In the run-up to Election Day, both campaigns have put an increased focus on national security, foreign policy and defense spending. President Barack Obama…