National Defense
Год / Месяц: 2020 /01
Формат: True pdf
Размер: 7 mb
Язык: English
National Defense, published monthly by the National Defense Industrial Association, provides news and analysis on topics of relevance to national security government and industry professionals.
VIEWPOINT
14 Taking on China Requires a Strengthened Workforce
An all-nation response is needed to compete with China in science and technology.
By REP. JIM BANKS
FEATURES
SMALL ARMS
16 Three Companies Vie to Make Next-Gen Squad Weapon
The Army has chosen candidates for its new gun, each with radically different configurations.
By CONNIE LEE
INTERNATIONAL
18 U.S.-Japan Defense Tech Cooperation Stymied by Cultural Hurdles
Despite restrictions on exports being lifted, Japan hasn’t made inroads selling weapon systems overseas.
By STEW MAGNUSON
20 United Kingdom Teaming With United States in Space
The U.K. is pursuing ambitious plans for new satellite launch capabilities while increasing collaboration with its U.S. ally.
By MANDy MAyFIELD
COVER STORY
VITAL SIGNS 2020
22 Defense Industrial Base’s
Report Card Reveals ‘C’ Grade
This year’s mediocre grade reflects a business environment characterized by highly contrasting areas of concern and confidence.
By WESLEy HALLMAN AND
CHRISTOPHER SMITH
26 Industrial Base Could Struggle
To Surge Production in Wartime
A war with a peer competitor could rapidly deplete the numbers of military platforms.
By JON HARPER
30 Small Businesses
Concerned About New
Cybersecurity Certification
Thousands of defense contractors are not ready for new rules demanding better cyber protection.
By CONNIE LEE
32 Defense Sector Straining
To Attract STEM Talent
The defense industry and government face stiff competition from commercial companies for workers.
By yASMIN TADJDEH
35 Viewpoint: Defense Production
Act Must Remain Committed
To National Security
The interpretation of the law often wades into waters beyond the scope of protecting the nation.
By EMMA WATKINS
DEPARTMENTS
3 NDIA Perspective
Tough Choices for Political, Military
Leaders
By HAWK CARLISLE
4 Up Front
Random facts and figures from industry and government
By STEW MAGNUSON
6 Editor’s Notes
By STEW MAGNUSON
7 Algorithmic Warfare
What’s coming in artificial intelligence, big data and cybersecurity
By yASMIN TADJDEH
8 Budget Matters
Who’s funding what in Washington?
By JON HARPER
10 News Briefs
By CONNIE LEE AND MANDy MAyFIELD
13 NDIA Policy Points
Signs of Progress on Industrial Base Issues
By JENS PEDERSON-GILES AND
KEVIN MERRICK
37 Government Contracting Insights
New Rule Expands Counterfeit Reporting
CONTRIBUTED By COVINGTON &
BURLING LLP
38 Ethics Corner
39 NDIA News
40 NDIA Calendar
Complete guide to NDIA events
44 Index of Advertisers
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