Rapid Fire 2010-03-09: Coast Guard Operations

Mar 08, 2010 22:41 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff

Incoming US Coast Guard Commandant Papp’s honest memo [PDF] re: operational impact of their 2011 budget causes a stir.
The US Navy commissions the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer DDG-105 Dewey at the Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach, CA.
US Army’s “mad scientist” conference considers enemies’ ability to blend existing, future technologies to disrupt superior forces.

UK MoD’s top civil servant tells panel that cost dispute prompted cuts in military equipment.

UK awards K9 bravery citations. Iraq is reluctantly adding more K9 units, but may not be prepared for canine conscientious objectors and PTSD.

UK institute condemns Cambodia’s plans for private businesses/ individuals to sponsor military units. The practice was widespread in Britain until 1871.

Human face of PTSD, recovery: “Black Hawk Down” pilot Chief Warrant Officer Mike Durant (ret.) speaks.

Boeing develops 3-D camera for US military application.

Categories: Asia - Other, Boeing, Britain/U.K., Budgets, Contracts - Awards, Daily Rapid Fire, Issues - International, New Systems Tech, Surface Ships - Combat, Surface Ships - Other, USA

Rapid Fire 2010-03-09: Coast Guard Operations

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