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| |   The Network Is the Battlefield The Pentagon's aim is to meld weapons systems and people into an integrated whole, called network-centric warfare, that's far greater than the sum of its parts Star Wars by '04? Forget It Too many pieces are still far too underdeveloped to have any chance of being operational so soon. By 2010? Maybe Tomorrow's Smarter, Connected Navy Networking technology is the basis for many potential new weapons systems, especially given the imperatives of in-shore combat Adaptive Aircraft: No Flight of Fancy? Research into using exotic means of making wings change shape in-flight looks promising, though still a long way from reality Playing Defense with Defense Stocks Other factors are likely to offset any increase in spending a war might bring. So investors need to focus narrowly in this sector now | |
 EUROPEAN BUSINESS Battle Stations Can European contender EADS grab a big share of global defense contracts? (8/5/02) COMMENTARY A Key Mission for Germany: Beef Up the Military With defense outlays kept low because of a weak economy, the country is losing clout in geopolitical debates (11/25/02) NEWS ANALYSIS The Army's New Killer App The Pentagon aims to attract a new generation of recruits with video games (5/22/02) STREET WISE CACI: Aggressive Growth in Defense This military IT company uses brainpower, not metal-bending, to produce powerful returns (BW 50 issue) A NEW WORLD -- TECHNOLOGY From Smart to Brilliant Weapons Technology could be a key factor in the new war (10/8/01) | |
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