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illus, Part 1: Communications gateways. v44 no 4 (Jan 24 2007):p24-26+; Part 2: Satellite technologies. v44 no 41 (Oct 10 2007):p24-26+

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illus, Part 1: Combat ID. v43 no 10 (Mar 8 2006):p26-28; [additonal parts not found]

The United States is looking on changing its focus from the deployment of expensive, high-performance satellite programs to smaller, low-cost satellites. The US Operatively Responsive Space (ORS) vision is focused on the development of a new information-age-based model of low-cost, rapid-reaction space assets.

The article discusses the need for increased space situational awareness capabilities, keeping in mind the recent high-profile incidents that have led to the growing threat of space debris to military space assets. The SSA Preparatory Program is one such initiative to help create space situational awareness.

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The article discusses the major trends and events that have taken place in 2008 among the defense forces of different nations of the world. The major events taking place in the defense forces of America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa are highlighted.

The article discusses the vital role that modern geographic information systems and other information technology play in key military operations. The most crucial area is that of geospatial intelligence.

Countries and government departments are increasing being exposed to the risk of cyber attacks. The hurdles that should be overcome to ensure security to websites are discussed.

Militaries all over the world are largely dependent on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for a number of expanding military operations. The technological developments of the UGV's and all that they offer are discussed.

The demonstration of high-energy laser (HEL) on a C-130H aircraft is undertaken as a part of U.S. Department of Defense' s (DoD) Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) program. The advantages of these energy lasers are very slow on the U.S. Armed Forces.

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The article discusses the global defense and geopolitical developments in 2007 and what changes to look ahead for in 2008.

The article briefly discusses the strategy being implemented by Singapore to develop and modernize its armed forces.

The article discusses about the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that moving towards tailoring space assets to meet the needs of the future.

Swedish defence industry is transforming its armed forces from an anti-invasion force to one focused on readily deployable capabilities and it is looking to export markets. The defense industry is adjusting to the reduction in defence budget and a change in direction from platform-based manufacturing to a joint network-based defence (NBD).

The distinct requirements of the homeland security market needs to catered by the defense industry to gain an advantage from the opportunities offered. The three principle sections of the homeland security market, the efforts to keep the shipping containers secured from the terrorist use, achieve inter-operability of communications between jurisdictions and across various forces and role of the unmanned aerial vehicles in homeland defense and border patrol mission are discussed.

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The Global Information Grid (GIG) developed by the US Department of Defense would be the largest and most complex information technology network in the world, providing the US military with an internet-like capability, allowing access to data on demand at virtually any location in the world. The development of the GIG would be essential for US' realization of true network centricity, as warfighters, commanders, platforms and weapon systems will be able to share information much faster than is presently possible.

The US' approach to information operations (IO) in Iraq that involved the integrated application of electronic warfare, computer network operations, psychological operations, military deception and operational security is assessed. The critics believe that the US' IO strategy is fundamentally flawed and requires a major overhaul and rethinking.

Secretary of State for Defence John Reid after the announcement of the long-awaited UK Defence Industry Strategy (DIS) in December 2005 stated that it gave outstanding clarity for industry to plan for a sustainable healthy future with the caveat that the required transformation would not be without pain. The thrust of the new strategy focuses squarely on the UK retaining and enhancing high-tech systems engineering competencies, while making the UK a more competitive and commercially attractive defense manufacturing base.

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A top brigadier has stated that the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) needs to improve its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) assets to achieve the network-enabled capability (NEC). Brigadier David Capewell, Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations) at the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), believes that the UK needs to develop its own processes to ensure the right information reaches the right levels.

Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona, has demonstrated the ability to create a coherent network by linking existing precision weapons and targeting systems to identify and engage time-sensitive targets from a variety of platforms. The demonstration marked the first time that targeting information was passed from a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile to a Maverick Lock On After Launch (LOAL).

The growing requirement for US submarines to operate within a task group has compelled naval planners to focus on improved connectivity between submerged submarines and other platforms. Hence, the US Navy is looking out for solutions that would deliver a reduction in time latency, increased throughout and the ability to maintain communications at speed and depth.

Support from civilian contractors has increasingly become an important element of modern warfare. Using civilians to provide logistic support also holds advantages politically, but there are certain benefits and pitfalls facing both parties that need to be addressed, such as the issue of visibility and security of contractors.

illus, Part 1: Airborne communications. v46 no 12 (Mar 25 2009): p26-28+; Part 2: Operationally responsive space. v46 no 43 (Oct 28 2009): p25-26+;