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The Canadian government will request the defense and ship building companies to indicate their interest in a multi-billion-dollar program to build a fleet of supply and support ships for the Navy. The government will be sending out a letter of interest requesting that the firms state whether they intend to bid on the 2.1 billion Canadian Dollar ($1.7 billion) Joint Support Ship (JSS) program, which also includes a second contract, valued at 4 billion Canadian dollars, to provide in-service support for the ships for 30 years.

Dan Murphythe, President and CEO of Alliant Techsystems, is a retired three-star U.S. Navy admiral. He suggests some plans at the time of his retirement from his experience that shall be beneficial to the company.

The Vice Adm. Lowell Jacoby, the head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is of the view that the intelligence community must incorporate change in its working to confront counterinsurgency and counter terrorism, thus focusing its attention from reconnaissance doctrine to persistent surveillance rather than discrete targets. Thus, he suggests ways to achieve this plan that includes adding military intelligence troops, data via satellites, interagency communications and space-based radar.

Two US congressmen along with a senior Navy official, embarked on a four-day European tour to identify top quality naval shipyards that used modern construction methods, in an effort to help American shipbuilders use these methods profitably. The tour took them through, German, Finland, Denmark and Italy where they looked at the business models in use and the team maintained that while the tour was not for any specific program it was to review ship construction in these countries.

Global Hawk pulled off 15 long-endurance reconnaissance missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom, guaranteeing surveillance and target tracking. Its presence in the skies over Iraq was the direct result of Pentagon efforts to revamp air-breathing reconnaissance after the Gulf War in the year 1991.

The author examines the German Air Force use of an EADS intelligence gathering senor on a Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle. Topics include surveillance capabilities, intelligence gathering, and military research.

The author examines Australia-based ADI Ltd. defense contracts with the Royal Australian Navy. Topics include command and control systems, weapon systems, and fire control systems.

The author examines plans by Northrop Grumman Corp. to open a new facility in Redondo Beach, California. Topics include military communications, phased array antennas, and satellite antennas.

The author examine the U.S. military's use of war games to practice methods of preventing friendly fires casualties otherwise known as fratricide.

The author examines a joint venture between France and Italy to build naval vessels and their disagreement on the design and use of the skips.

The author examine how protests from Canadian defense industry workers has forced military leaders to rethink its plans to outsource non-military support services and training.

The author examines a contract between the Saudi Arabia Armed Forces and Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. Topics include integrated logistic support services, technical training, and management of ballistic missile defense systems.

The author examines lessons learned by the U.S. Navy regarding protection of information systems and software during the Iraq war of 2003. Topics include protection of military software and military computer systems, methods of gathering military intelligence, and planning of military operations.

The author examines product development and business strategy at Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A. Topics include strategic marketing, market share, and defense contracts.

The author presents information of a test run of the homeland security plan in the event of a terrorist attacks

The author examines actions by the Homeland Security Department and if the 're meet the needs of the population. Topics include emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and emergency preparedness.

The author evaluates the useful fullness of the F/18E in the war against Iraq. Topics include bomb delivery, ability to fly faster and higher, and the aircraft's light weight design.

The author examines new upgrade completed for the Canadian Department of National Defense. Upgrades include increased jamming capabilities, computer systems, and avionic systems.

The author examines the appointment of Yves Galland as the new president of the French division of Boeing CO. Topics include Mr. Galland's professional background, management style, and long term goals.

The author examines an exciting new breakthrough and ways to prevent jamming of smart bombs. Topics include use of military software, use of GPS signaling, and equipment with anti jamming technology build inside.

The U.S. Department of Advanced Research Projects Agency is inspecting work being conducted on the new, Navy's Littoral vessels. Topics incuse the use of precision guided missions, armed unmanned vehicles, and ship electrification.

The author examines the $15.1 million contract between Northrop Grumman Corp. and the U.S. Navy. Topics include evaluating performance testing of composite structures used in high-speed hulls.

The author examines Harris Corp.'s contract with the U.S. military to provide state-of-the-art handheld radios. Topics include encryption software, use of cryptography, and military communication systems.

The author examines the successful testing of a new military laser by Northrop Grumman Corp.

The author examines Rockwell Collins Ltd. contract with the United Kingdom's armed forces for military communications systems. Topics include high-frequency radio communications, command and control software, and product support services.

The author examines Airbus attempts to gain market share in the air tanker market monopolized by Boeing Co. Topics include business strategy, industry competition, and market forecasts.

The author examines efforts by the United States Air Force to reduce projected costs of $75 million per unit of Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles. Topics include reducing number of radar units seeking more competitive sub-contractor bids, and reduction of development costs.

The author examines discussions between Spain and Germany on a joint production venture to produce anti-armor missiles for both countries.

The author examines plans by the Indian government to purchase $500 million worth of command and control systems and weapons control systems from Russia.

The author examines U.S. President Bush's request of Congress to allow him to sell weapons and defense equipment to Iraq. Topics include export laws, military aid laws, and necessary consent of Congress.

The author examines Israeli made military equipment being used by U.S. forces in the Iraq war. Topics include tactical radios, infrared decoys, and portable video relay systems.

The author examines claims by Russian military officials that Russian troops are at the peak of combat-readiness.

The author examines the joint venture between Australia's Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command to design and develop a more deadlier torpedo.

The author reviews progress being made in the first week of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Topics include battles, military strategy, and the high cost of wars.

The author examines the recent testing of a new aircraft engine design developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. of India. Topics include in-flight performance, fighter qualified engine standards, and prototype development.

U. S. Army Lt. General David McKiernan discusses encountering chemical and biological weapons and other topics during an invasion of Iraq. Topics include Iraq's military preparedness, preparing for urban warfare, and protective gear for use against biological and chemical weapons.

The author examines Societe Nationale d'Etude et de Construction de Moteurs d'Aviation business strategy. Topics include pending contracts, aircraft engine designs, and international marketing plans.

The author examines Alliant Techsystem acquisition of Composite Optics Inc. for undisclosed amount. Topics include Alliant's acquisition and merger plans, market share, and Composite's product line.

The author examines Northrop Grumman's sale of TRW Inc. to the Blackstone Group for $4.7 billion. Topics include Blackstone's business, plans for the new acquisition, and government approval of the sale.

The author examines Turkey's request for increased foreign aid to back U.S. pending war efforts in Iraq. Topics include U.S. military use of locations within Turkey, levels of foreign aid requested, and political aspects of the foreign and military aid.

The author examines problems facing the U.S. Marine Corps. over the use of the Joint Strike Fighter. Topics include cost considerations, attack aircraft design, and military planning for future needs.

Because of the Canadian government's failure to promise substantial funding for the military, experts predict what one observer called 'the mass extinction of the Canadian Forces.' The new equipment spending is 14 percent of the defense budget, considered by some too low to replace aging weapon systems.

Analysts and intelligence officials are saying that U.S. intelligence agencies must improve their ability to store and share the data they collect. Technology must be upgraded and cultural change must take place leading to a different way of doing business.

In a speech given in Glasgow, Scotland, NATO secretary general, Lord Robertson, defended the need for NATO at the present time to preserve Euro-Atlantic security. He stressed that the organization must adapt to the threats of terrorism and the possible use of weapons of mass destruction.

The author examines a the marketing contract between Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Topics include Hindustan's design of a military helicopter, international marketing plans of Israel Aircraft, and the helicopter's innovative design and features.

The US Navy plans to save money by integrating Marine Corps and Navy tactical air wings with the hope of using that money to purchase more aircraft. The article offers details concerning aircraft purchase plan.

The US National Security Agency has given a contract to the Eagle Alliance led by Computer Sciences Corp. for the Groundbreaker II project, a study the looks at the costs and efficacy of having commercial contractors to manage cryptography centers and listening posts.

The US Congressional Electronic Warfare Working Group has made visits to Europe seeking coalition efforts on elecronic warfare and air defense suppression.

Turkey seeks US air defense protection against possible Iraqi attack if it is to cooperate with US efforts against Iraq.