DOD makes multi-front attack on IEDs

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U.S. forces are taking technological solutions to alter their behaviour in order to lessen their vulnerability to improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), a unit of the Department of Defense (DOD) was charged with coordinating interagency and international research and development (R&D) requirements for combating terrorism.

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronic Components and Accessories, Military Electronics

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Air Force Battlelabs cut costs with commercial systems

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The Air Force Battlelabs operates in an entrepreneurial style to identify commercial off-the-shelf technologies that help to advance the Air Force mission. This Battlelabs addresses a wide range of technologies including sensors, guidance systems, detection systems, detection systems, virtual software, fuel cells, and communications devices.

Financial management, Finance, Technology application, Air forces, Company financing

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Seabasing yields big military advantages: Officers

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The Pentagon is looking forward for sea basing by stocking more supplies at sea, in order to better project power around the globe. Sea basing would lessen U.S. force's dependence on foreign ports and bases while improving their ability to sustain themselves overseas.

Management dynamics, Marine cargo handling, Ports, Management, Company business management, Navy-yards and naval stations, Naval bases

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