In plane sight
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UAVs are increasingly becoming a part of the US' military arsenal after their solid performance in the recent military conflict in Kosovo, Yugoslavia. They are cheaper and can fly longer than manned aircraft and do not put the lives of pilots at risk.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Playing nice: the Pentagon tries to share R&D weapons costs with allies
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The US embarks on defense cost sharing with allies in the development of a defensive weapon called the Medium Extended Air Defense System. This effort toward collaboration on defense technology is part of its resolve to improve armaments cooperation.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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The company's company: Venture capitalism becomes a new mission for the nation's spymasters
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The creation of In-Q-Tel by the CIA, and its role in monitoring networks of other venture capitalists and investment bankers, is examined.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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