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Clipped wings
Arguably these should be the best of times for the military aircraft industry. So why are industry officials and military service leaders so nervous?
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Changing of the Guard
The National Guard swiftly came to the country's defense on Sept. 11, but some disagree over its future role in homeland security.
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The future of defense
A new book explores how America must defend freedom in the 21st century.
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Broken bases
The military services can’t stay in shape to fight when their bases are crumbling around them.
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Building nations
In the Middle East, President Bush is proposing the same kind of nation-building effort he criticized the Clinton administration for undertaking in the Balkans.
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Broadband guardians
The National Guard's high-speed communications system could play an important role in homeland defense.
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Paying the price
Chronic financial mismanagement throughout the Defense Department could hit the Pentagon in the pocketbook next year.
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State security
State defense forces—who report directly to governors—could occupy a unique place in homeland security efforts.
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Connecting the dots
A new book provides an inside look at Osama bin Laden's global network of terror.
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Uncommon sensors
The future of national security may rest with tiny devices that detect danger before humans can.
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Small wars
The American military needs to return to its roots of fighting small wars against elusive foes.
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A new breed
What would you do if you were suddenly ordered to design a low-cost, high-powered family of warships for the United States?
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Accountability counts
Americans—especially those men and women in harm's way—need and deserve a better public accounting of intelligence failures.
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Rules of engagement
As Americans ponder what kind of help to give the new Afghan army, they would do well to remember the lessons of Vietnam.
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Reform crusade
The move to kill the Army's Crusader artillery weapon may be only the first move in the Pentagon's effort to rein in runaway weapons costs.
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Camp al Qaeda
The U.S. Naval base in Guantanamo Bay is coping with its new anti-terror mission.
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Camouflaged pork
Politicians could camouflage pet projects as 'homeland defense' priorities.
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