'Buy-America' provision hurts U.S. defense capabilities
Article Abstract:
Rep. Duncan Hunter sponsored the 'Buy American' provision of the defense-procurement spending bill, that has resulted in heated debate. The author advocates abandonment of this provision claiming it would harm U.S. defense capabilities.
Publisher: King Publishing Group
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
Government expenditures, International Affairs, Public affairs, Legislative Bodies, Defense Administration & Finance, US House of Representatives, Nationalism, Economic aspects, Finance, Political activity, Defense spending, United States. Congress. House, United States. Department of Defense, Defence spending, Government finance, Hunter, Duncan L.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Intuitive leaps pay off
Article Abstract:
The author examines technology development and research being conducted by the U.S. Air Force Office of Research. Topics include command and control systems, use of nanotechnology, and development of weapon systems.
Publisher: King Publishing Group
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
Radio & TV communications equipment, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Military Command & Control Systems, National security, Military R&D, Defense Research & Development, Nanotechnology, Command and control systems, Weapons systems, Military research, United States. Air Force. Office of Scientific Research
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Subjects list: United States, Military aspects
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