Real defense cuts - and the real defense issues

Article Abstract:

The end of the cold war has given the US an opportunity to reduce defense expenditure. However, the question remains on howto go about downsizing the military. Any program geared towards cutting the size of the armed forces should not be done haphazardly but by taking into account the actual threats the US still faces or may face in the future and thekind of force needed to meet such threats. Weapons programs which were designedto fight threats which no longer exist must be discontinued.

Analysis, Defense spending

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Clinton revises computer export control regulations

Article Abstract:

The sixth revision of high-performance computer (HPC) export restrictions since 1993 recognizes the rapid growth in processing speed. HPC end-user exports to Tier 4 nations (including North Korea and Iran) are banned; licenses are required for Tier 3 nations (such as Russia and China).

Laws, regulations and rules, Technology application, Military aspects, Supercomputers, Export controls, Military art and science, Military science

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Commission warns U.S. space assets vulnerable

Article Abstract:

The US 'Commission to Assess US National Security Space Management and Organization' report warns of a possible 'space Pearl Harbor' vulnerability. It criticized Chinese space warfare planning as threatening, and the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty as too restrictive.

China, Reports, Space weapons, Space warfare

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