Rapid Fire 2011-01-20: Saudis Want Tech Transfers

Rapid Fire 2011-01-20: Saudis Want Tech Transfers

* US long-term economic security requires cuts in defense spending, argues Michael O’Hanlon of the liberal Brookings Institution. * Saudi Arabia wants to produce 70% of military equipment locally using foreign technology transfer, plans to offer greater...
Rapid Fire 2011-01-20: Saudis Want Tech Transfers

Rapid Fire 2011-01-19: Inside NORAD

* Crunch time for General Dynamics and Boeing cases. They argue that the government improperly invoked the state secrets privilege, in order to hide information that would help them prove their side of cases surrounding the A-12 naval stealth fighter’s program...
Rapid Fire 2011-01-20: Saudis Want Tech Transfers

Desert Chameleon APCs for Kuwait

Desert Chameleon(click to view full) In mid-January 2011, Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems (ADVS) announced an initial delivery of their new 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) design to Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior. The vehicle’s full...
Rapid Fire 2011-01-20: Saudis Want Tech Transfers

Rapid Fire 2011-01-18: US to Prioritize Older Systems

* “Most Dangerous Week Ever”? * India’s foreign direct investment cap is crippling the Indian defense industry, argues Sushant Singh of the Takshashila Institution. * Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI) to merge with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems...