Going with the gut Clostridium difficile (C. diff), Columbia University image.The gut – a.k.a. the gastrointestinal tract that starts at
Powering space craft of the future
Engineers at Lancaster University are working on powering future "giant leaps" for mankind. They are major partners of a consortium
New Configuration Has First Flight
NASA has successfully flight-tested a prototype twin-fuselage towed glider that could lead to rockets being launched from pilotless aircraft at
Israel Airforce Details F-35 Plans
The establishment of a second F-35 stealth fighters squadron was approved by the Israeli government earlier this week, after a two-year long
DoD Seeks Future Technology Via Development Plan
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2014 – The Defense Department seeks technology and innovative ideas as part of its Long Range Research Development Plan
Compromise NDAA Blocks A-10 Retirement, OKs White House's Syrian Rebels Plan
WASHINGTON — House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a Pentagon policy measure that blocks A-10 retirements and greenlights plans to arm
NATO Interim 'Spearhead' Force Ready Early 2015
BRUSSELS — The first troops of a high-speed NATO reaction force designed to meet the sort of crisis highlighted by Russia’s Ukraine
Romania To Seek EU-IMF Permission To Boost Defense Budget
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA — Romania will seek permission from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union to increase its defense budget next
Bob Work Raises Profile as Possible Hagel Successor
The Pentagon sent what could be seen as a strong message on who is favored inside the building to succeed Chuck Hagel as defense secretary by
After Hagel Exit, Innovation Drives Expected to Continue at Pentagon
WASHINGTON — In the last major address he delivered as defense secretary — just nine days before President Barack Obama announced his
2015 Global Forecast by Center for Strategic & International Studies
by SWJ Editors SWJ Blog Post | November 30, 2014 - 9:26am 2015 Global Forecast by Center for Strategic & International
Turkey Relies on Indirect Funding for New Gear
ANKARA — Turkey’s “direct” defense budget for 2015 will climb modestly from the current year, but the country’s procurement planners will
UK Logistics Deal Delayed Until 2015
LONDON — Hardly had the dust settled from Babcock’s selection as the winning bidder to acquire the British state-owned armored vehicle repair
Hagel’s Successor Could Be First Female Pentagon Chief
Now that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s resignation is final, all eyes are on a handful of candidates capable of leading the Pentagon
How the Pentagon’s Skynet Would Automate War
Pentagon officials are worried that the US military is losing its edge compared to competitors like China, and are willing to explore almost anything
Hagel: 'I Did Not Make This Decision Lightly'
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China defence minister brushes off fears over military growth
China’s defence minister on Friday sought to soothe concerns over the country’s growing armed forces, saying its military modernization is