October 

 In This Issue
Scientists Pursue Flexible, Adaptable Space Systems
Troubled Missile Embodies Failures of Acquisition Reforms
Computer Crimes Keep Government and Industry on the Defensive
Cyber Attacks in Estonia Serve as Wake-Up Call
Airports Test Alternative Technologies for Checkpoints
TSA Prepares to Take Over Responsibility for Checking No-Fly Lists
Agencies Still Lacking Coordination to Handle Another 9/11
E-Waste — Yet Another Headache for Government and Corporations
Coast Guard May Face Rough Seas as it Takes Control of Deepwater
Coast Guard Reconsiders Unmanned Aircraft Choice
Civilian Market for Unmanned Aircraft Struggles to Take Flight
Department of Homeland Security Plans to Fly More Predators
Robot Controllers Free Operators to Handle Weapons
Technologists Take Aim at Enemy Snipers
Researchers Push for Advances in Night Vision Technology
Army to Extend ‘Rapid Fielding’ Effort for War-Bound Units, Domestic needs
Army Deploys Testers to Assess Systems That Were Rushed to War
Energy: ‘One Big Thing’
Why Is Congress Launching Yet Another Roles-and-Missions Probe?
General Warns About Loading MRAP Basket
Predator Pilots Needed for Homeland Duties
Defense ‘Acquisition’ Not What It Used to Be
Export Control Experts Wanted at the Pentagon
More Foreign Scientists Shun the United States
Software issues blamed for border project delay
DARPA Looks for Ways to Verify Integrated Computer Chip Security
New Ag-Inspector Mission Proposed for Border Agents
NASA Aerial Drone Collects Disaster Data
Building Miniature ‘Noses’ to Sniff Explosives
Shades of World War II Fighters
Lighter Helmet Gives Better Ballistic Protection
Complying With the Berry Amendment
USAF Synthetic Fuel Program Could Help Solve Unwanted Carbon Problem
Advanced UAV Ground Station Completes Tests
More Accurate Machine Gun Barrels Manufactured
USAF Synthetic Fuel Program Could Help Solve Unwanted Carbon Problem