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Emerging Technologies
May 2023
How to Strengthen Supply Chains for Hypersonics
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Industrial Base
May 2023
One Supply Chain Monopoly Comes to an End
By Martin HartOver the last few years, we have been sounding the alarm over what we have perceived as a potential threat to U.S. defense — the very real possibility of a critical shortage of field programmable gate array components. These electronic devices — integrated circuits designed to be configured by a customer or a designer after manufacturing — form a vital part of many defense and aerospace guidance systems. -
Electronics
April 2023
Microelectronics Funding Surge Shows Onshoring Progress
A recent surge in microelectronics funding from the Defense Department includes a hefty sum directed to dual-use technology, expanding a pool of opportunity for both the department and its suppliers, a recent report said. -
Energy
February 2023
JUST IN: U.S. Could Drastically Cut Foreign Reliance on Lithium Batteries, Report Says
Lithium batteries are predicted to be one of the key technologies of the 21st century, powering everything from electric vehicles to essential military systems, power grids and industrial electronics. -
Industrial Base
February 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: Annual Survey Shows Growing Worry Over Health of Industrial Base (Updated)
By Jennifer Stewart and Robbie Van SteenburgThe National Defense Industrial Association has issued Vital Signs over the last three years to encourage conversations at all levels of government and among Americans interested in national defense about the necessary policies and investments required to maintain the superior readiness of the U.S. defense industrial base. -
Defense Department
September 2001
In Post-Dot-Com Shakeout, B2B Exchanges Shift Strategy
By Sandra I. ErwinThe shakeout in the aerospace industry’s electronic marketplaces, which began more than a year ago, is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. -
March 2001
Defense Logistics Chief Highlights Benefits of Change
By Joshua A. KutnerThese are exciting times at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), according to its director. -
January 2001
‘Common Sense’ Tactics Suit Marines Corps’ Business Plan
By Sandra I. ErwinAn unresponsive bureaucracy that delays repairs of equipment and deliveries of supplies for weeks and months makes for many frustrated Marines, says Col. Robert E. Love. -
December 2000
E-Business: Customers Come First?
By Joshua A. KutnerOnline merchants hoping to cash in on holiday shopping should listen to the advice of several industry experts, who recently gathered to figure out how to succeed in e-commerce. -
August 2000
Logisticians Learn Lessons From Commercial Suppliers
By Joshua A. KutnerContractors that support Defense Department logistics work hope that the newest buzzword in their business, "supply chain integration," eventually will translate into real changes and real savings for the Pentagon.
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