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Advanced Lightweight Materials and Composites Bolstering US Tactical Vehicles

An IDGA Q&A with Dr. Uday Vaidya, Director, Materials Processing and Applications Development Composites Center. Dr. Vaidya talks about the primary program drivers for lightweight materials use, recent advances in technology that have contributed to red

The Top 5 Military Duty Stations

See the results for IDGA's survey of the top military bases and tours of duty around the globe. You may be surprised at some of the winners!


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Top Defense Blogs 2011

IDGA is proud to announce the winners of the Top Defense Blogs 2011. Last year we surveyed our members on who they routinely looked to for the latest defense, military and government commentary in the US and around the world. Here are the winners...


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The Challenges of Urban Joint Search & Rescue

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IDGA Q&A with James E. Shircliffe Jr., Counterintelligence Division for the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “Real Shift” Seen in Intelligence Sharing Since 9/11
Contributor: Christopher Dauer
Posted: 2/15/2012

IDGA Q&A with James E. Shircliffe Jr., Counterintelligence Division for the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “Real Shift” Seen in Intelligence Sharing Since 9/11 - Christopher Dauer

In this exclusive interview, James E. Shircliffe Jr. of the Counterintelligence Division for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, talks about how information sharing has undergone a dramatic shift since 9/11. At the same time, the increase in communication has created new challenges. Mr. Shircliffe speaks with insightful detail about the personality differences between operations personnel and analysts and the importance of keeping “slugs” off your team, saying in the end collaboration only works if the team is comprised of talented players. “If I have to choose between sitting in a windowless room [or] hosting big meetings that make people feel good but don’t result in any action that makes a decision-maker smarter or makes bad guys hurt,” he says, “I will work alone.”... Full Article »
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Advanced Electrical Power Technologies and Vehicle Health Management for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles

Contributor: Christopher Dauer
Posted: 2/22/2012

Advanced Electrical Power Technologies and Vehicle Health Management for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles - Christopher Dauer

An exclusive IDGA Q&A with Dr. Jeffrey C. Banks, Department Head – Complex System Monitoring & Automation, Applied Research Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Banks discusses emerging electrical power technological advances in tactical vehicles, as well as ongoing vehicle health management. Full Article »

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SOCAFRICA and the future of Special Forces: IDGA exclusive with Colonel Richard Samuels

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Posted: 1/11/2012

SOCAFRICA and the future of Special Forces: IDGA exclusive with Colonel Richard Samuels

Without good security, good governance and economic prosperity are difficult to achieve. In this IDGA exclusive interview, Colonel Richard Samuels, USAF Deputy Commander SOCAFRICA, US AFRICOM, examines the role and current priorities within SOCAFRICA. As troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) there is a greater demand on special operations forces. This interview explores the various issues this creates, current problems in the region, and what is being done to meet the most pressing challenges. Full Video »

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Merging of Reconfigurable and Deployable Antennas for Space Communications

Contributor: Christopher Dauer
Posted: 2/17/2012

Merging of Reconfigurable and Deployable Antennas for Space Communications

Joseph Costantine, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of the Electrical Engineering Department at California State University Fullerton, discusses the merging of reconfigurable and deployable antennas for space communications. Dr. Constantine addresses the different characteristics of each and how they might work together; explains how these different types of antennas work with software defined radio; and other potential applications for space communications. Full Podcast »

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