Rear Admiral Brad Hicks: Programme director Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, US MDA

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Rear Admiral Brad Hicks, programme director of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense at the MDA (Missile Defense Agency) states that a whole range of improvements is underway for the ballistic missile defense program (BMD). He speaks of the next important upgrade that will entail a newer missile called the Block IB, and other plans of the MDA on the issue.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Interview, United States. Missile Defense Agency, Hicks, Brad

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'Perisher' sets the pass mark for submarine command

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An observer recounts his experience on the Submarine Command Course or SMCC, also known as the 'Perisher', involving grueling physical and psychological training that its international candidates undergo. Successful submarine commanders should have a high level of situational awareness among other things.

Personnel administration, Training, Submarines, Navies, Submarine boats, Naval officers

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Afghanistan costs hit Dutch defense spending plans

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The article discusses expensive maintenance costs of continuing peace keeping operations in Afghanistan that is hampering major defense projects and spending plans in the Netherlands.

Strategy & planning, Netherlands, National Security, Defense Administration & Finance, Afghanistan, Planning, Economic aspects, Military aspects, Defense spending, Peace movements, Company business planning, Defence spending

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