A unit of Cubic Corp., Cubic Global Defense (CGD) is demonstrating a range of innovative technologies developed to increase the combat readiness of fighter pilots and sailors at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seoul, South Korea. The biannual event runs through October 25 and is being held at the Seoul Airport. Read More »

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting communication technology designs for its Dynamic Network Adaptation for Mission Optimization (DyNAMO) program. The goal of the system is to enable independently designed communications and radio systems to work together so manned and unmanned combat systems can rapidly share information and data. Read More »

The House Homeland Security Committee discussed domestic security and terrorist threats posed by ISIS and the Middle Eastern refugee crisis. Of special note, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson testified about his concerns that violent Islamist groups could be trying to infiltrate terrorists into the country while posing as refugees. Read More »

The National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2015, passed by bipartisan vote of 254-177, will make it easier for mining and mineral processing companies to get access to mineral rights by easing the permitting process. As it stood before, the permitting process for mineral extraction could take up to a decade before mining companies could tap new resources. Read More »

Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Sen.John McCain (R-AZ), recently delivered an impassioned opening statement as he chaired a hearing on U.S. strategy in the Middle East. Specifically, Sen. McCain called on the Obama administration to take solid military action in the region instead of relying on diplomatic solutions and to address Russia's role in the regional conflict. Read More »

First Solar, Inc. recently joined Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) to break ground on the Twin Branch Solar Facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. The project is expected to generate 2.6 megawatts (MW) of power. The Mishawaka facility will be the first of three plants First Solar is building for I&M with others planned for New Carlisle, Indiana and Watervliet, Indiana. Read More »

The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $159.9 million contract to manufacture and maintain the Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS), which provide a vital last line of defense for Navy ships. As part of the contract, Raytheon will be providing support equipment for the Phalanx and SeaRAM Weapon Systems as well as radar upgrades. Work is expected to be completed by August 2018. Read More »

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week that the USDA is partnering with 21 states to almost double the number of biofuel fuelling stations available to American motorists. Officials say the program will simultaneously lower U.S. dependence on foreign oil while supporting American farmers who make biofuels possible. The pumps will be installed in a matter of months. Read More »

Eni will be the operator of a joint venture with Statoil, Sasol and ENH after winning the bid for the exploration and development rights of the offshore block A5-A, in the area of Mozambique named Angoche, about 930 miles northeast of the capital city Maputo. The unexplored area of the Northern Zambesi Basin is thought to have significant hydrocarbon resources. Read More »